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WARM LIGHT—The mountains along the Bering Sea coast between Nome and Teller soak up the sun during the few hours when it makes it presence known Dec. 3.

MONKEY BUSINESS—Wes Perkins is surrounded by furry friends as he works the children’s booth at theFireman’s Carnival Saturday night at the Nome Recreation Center. For more on the event, see page 8.

By Laurie McNicholasPolice Chief Paul Burke submit-

ted a letter of resignation to CityManager Josie Bahnke Dec. 5 andsaid he expects to move to Reno,Nev., no later than Dec. 27.

The news that he has resigned be-came evident near the end of theNome Common Council meetingMonday when Councilmen RandyPomeranz, Jerald Brown and NealFoster expressed appreciation toBurke for his service to the commu-nity and told him he would be missed.

In a brief interview following themeeting, Burke said he resigned be-cause his wife is in Reno providingextended care for their daughter,Karen, 24, who was severely in-jured in a head-on automobile col-lision Oct. 10 in Grass Valley, Calif.Karen had traveled from Nome toGrass Valley to receive training inher new position as a paramedicwith Norton Sound Health Corp.,

Burke said. “It will be six monthsbefore she will be able to walk toany degree,” he said.

He noted the strain of a 5,000-

Once-tight rental market now flooded with empty units

New CEOs named for NSEDC and subsidiary Siu Alaska

Chief Burke tobid Nome adieu

By Tyler Rhodes“One bedroom for rent.”“Healthy Home Living Houses/Apts

for Rent.”“One bedroom house for rent.”So went the subjects of three e-

mails sent within a span of 20 min-utes last Thursday to a popular onlinemessage board in Nome.

A year ago, all six rental units ad-vertised in the three e-mail messageswould have likely been scooped up

by the end of the day. At that time,Nome’s housing market was tightwith open rentals often filled byword of mouth and rarely advertised.

In the last couple of weeks,Nome’s bulletin boards—both onthe web and outside of the grocerystores—have sported an increasingnumber of postings for availablerental units.

Nome real estate agent MelissaFord confirms what the message

boards seemed to be saying. “Thereare definitely more rentals availablenow,” she said.

The loosening of housing spacecan largely be attributed to fewerjobs in town. Part of that is the nor-mal seasonal nature of work inNome, since most large-scale con-struction work is conducted in thesummer months here. “A lot of ourrenters were construction crews,”Ford said. “They filled up the hotels.

Every summer Nome fills up, evenbefore the mine was in existence.”

The other half of the equation canbe traced to the loss of 75 jobs at theRock Creek Mine on Nov. 28 as itsowner, NovaGold Resources, sus-pended operations at the site. Citingseveral factors, including the world-wide credit crunch, NovaGold shutdown the open-pit gold mine just asit was moving toward full produc-tion. It is uncertain when or if the

mine will resume operations.Many who worked at the mine

just a few miles outside of Nome hadmoved to the area for the job. Whenthe jobs went away, so did many ofthe employees. Judy Martinson, whoowns several rental units in Nome,said she will see some turnover in herproperties as a result.

NovaGold rents five of her units

By Laurie McNicholasThe board of directors of Norton Sound

Economic Development Corp. unanimouslyselected Janis Ivanoff as chief executive offi-cer at a special meeting Dec. 2 in Anchorage,reports Dan Harrelson, NSEDC’s president andboard chairman.

Ivanoff, who is vice president of the corpo-ration, succeeds Bob Walsh, who served asCEO from May until November of this year.She will continue to be based at the corpora-tion’s headquarters in Anchorage.

Ivanoff began her career with NSEDC as anintern in 1998 and has served for the past sixyears as the community benefits director, ac-cording to a press release from the company.She received a bachelor’s degree in businessadministration with a focus on economics fromthe University of Alaska Anchorage in 1997.

She received NSEDC scholarship funds as sheattained her education.

Born and raised in Nome, Ivanoff is agraduate of Nome-Beltz High School. She ismarried to Kevin Ivanoff from Unalakleet.They have three sons, Glenn, age 9, Reece, 6,and Luke, 5.

Kineen named Siu Alaska CEO The board of directors of Siu Alaska Corp.,

a wholly owned for-profit subsidiary ofNSEDC, has offered a new CEO position toNomeite Simon Kineen following interviewson Dec. 1, Harrelson reports. “Final contractnegotiations are now in process,” he added.

Kineen succeeded Jon Zuck as NSEDC’scommunity development quota managerearly this year. Previously he had served thecorporation as fisheries research and devel-

opment director. NSEDC established Siu Alaska this year to

handle the parent corporation’s taxable assetsin response to an Internal Revenue Service de-termination that income from some of the com-pany’s investments is taxable.

NSEDC is one of six Community Devel-opment Quota groups in western Alaska thatreceive annual quotas of the total allowablecatch of pollock and other fish species in theBering Sea/Aleutian Islands area. The com-pany has a nonprofit tax-exempt status as asocial welfare organization under 501c4 ofthe Internal Revenue Code. Royalties fromNSEDC’s CDQ fisheries harvests are not tax-able, nor is income from the company’s stockmarket investments.

Such organizations annually file a Form990 informational return with the IRS. Gross

income from a business reported on the re-turn that is not substantially related to thetax-exempt purpose of the organization,other than the need for funds, is subject tounrelated business income tax (UBIT). Forexample, NSEDC reported income derivedfrom its ownership interest in Glacier FishCo. as unrelated business income on its 2006Form 990 return, filed Nov. 12, 2007. In mid-2007 NSEDC selected an international lawfirm, Latham & Watkins, as tax consultantsfor UBIT issues.

Don Stiles, who represents Nome on theNSEDC board, was elected chairman of theseven-member Siu Alaska board at its firstmeeting on Oct. 9.

Candidates for the Siu Alaska and NSEDCCEO positions were recruited exclusively fromwithin NSEDC’s ranks.

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Weʼre Tougher in AlaskaThe recent presidential campaign with Alaska Governor Sarah Palin

personified as a gun toting, moose munching, bear hugging hockeymom made us all look kind of silly. Thankfully the campaign is overand sensibility prevails, well, sort of.

The campaign was successful to a certain extent. You betcha! Itdrew attention to Alaska and the weird things about us stuck in the na-tionʼs mind. The rest of the country thinks we are all a bunch of mightymoose hunters and macho snowmachine racers. Sure we hunt anduse ATVs. We pay upward of $5 for a gallon of gas and our version ofan Interstate highway is a gravel road to Teller. We are tough and en-during because we stand in the worldʼs longest lines at the Post Officeand build bulging biceps from hauling home all those catalogs fromCabellaʼs, L.L. Bean and Frederickʼs of Hollywood. We are well versedin literacy. Doesnʼt the Alaska section of our libraries have the biggestbooks?

Weʼre conservationists, too. Why, at the drop of a scanner tone wewill jump into our pick-up trucks with a big black lab in the back androar around town in the middle of the night to safely escort polar bearsfrom our back yards. We are proud folks here. We enjoy a good storyand we are gifted at embellishment. Donʼt ya love it? — N.L.M.—

Courtesy of the Carrie M. McLain Memorial MuseumARE YOU READY, DEER? — A herder dressed in reindeer gear is ready to show his prized rein-deer, most likely at an Annual Reindeer Fair. Circa 1910.

A Look at the Past

Dear Editor,This letter is actually to the per-

son(s) who put the five little blackpuppies into the Dumpster near theAugdahl Apartments Tuesday nightof last week.

SHAME ON YOU!Thanks to some children playing

nearby who heard the puppies whin-ning, they are all now warm andhealthy, and will grow up to be adultdogs that will get good, lovinghomes.

To the citizens of Nome: if youneed assistance or help with an ani-mal situation that seems overwhelm-ing or just too much, please call meand let me try to help. Throwingaway puppies or kittens that youdon’t want is not the answer, and isalso legally considered animal abuse.Amy SmithhislerNome Animal Control Officer443-5212 or 443-2336

Dear Nancy,I was born in White Mountain and

raised traditionally by my grandpar-

ents, Tom and Esther Brown. I am awoman, but grew up in a householdof men and have a natural affinity forhunting and fishing. Teachers andlearners into their old age, my grand-parents burned the midnight oil withthe Bible and novels. I believe I willnot know better examples of a natu-ral, holistic education than thatwhich was provided for me throughthem, my family, community andother elders of the region.

In contrast, Eric Morris arrived inthe aftermath of a lawsuit spurred bya young Yupik, Molly Hootch, whichbrought public high schools to all thevillages. When the new teachers ar-rived, our language was spoken onthe roads here, along the rivers andon the tundra. In my memory as astudent, I do not recall Morris ex-pressing a respect for our culture toaugment his teaching in any way.This is behavior and values groundedin assimilation, the core of policiesand practices regarding Indian andAlaska Native education, since theRussians built their first school 224

years ago. These policies have hada profound, far reaching impact onindigenous peoples of Alaska.

One teacher who is no longer here,summed up her observations, “WhiteMountain is the most assimilated vil-lage in the region.” One elder waskeenly aware of the effect, and saidof Morris, “He’s been here too long.”Morris has also been openly con-demning of Native culture, stating tohis students, “Your culture is dead.”Why live among us if he feels thisway?

Morris is employed by the IRA.This summer at an IRA meeting, hesuggested that the IRA and City ofWhite Mountain get together to raisemoney, $550,000 or so, to build a

new public safety building, that heand Dan Harrelson would control.Sounded like a cultural center to me.If the proposal is not from the thinktank of Eskimos, then who is the newcenter for?

With Dan Harrelson as Chairmanof NSEDC, it is not an accident thatMorris’s name appeared in the selec-tion process for the Education En-dowment NSEDC recently created.Without community input for some-thing as important as a $15 millionEducation Endowment in behalf ofmany villages, there is no assuranceit will be managed with sensitivity totheir cultures and with respect fortheir intelligence. A teacher who haslived at a rural site for “a long time”

does not demonstrate they have em-braced the community’s culture intheir teaching, or acknowledged an-other world beyond their own, in agenuine way.

People within the Bering Strait in-digenous community hold degrees inengineering, law, medicine, businessand education. It is without question,they be recruited to submit theirnames to chair this endowmentthrough a transparent process. With-out such a process, I can only on-clude that millions of dollars willremain in the hands of a facilitator toa patriarchal system. With a demon-strated record of an extremely highcost/low benefit ratio for communi-

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By Tyler RhodesAfter the initial jolt of cutting 75

jobs, the manager of NovaGold’sRock Creek Mine said additionallayoffs will be gradually executedbefore reaching the target number ofworkers to monitor and maintain thesite during its closure.

According to Rock Creek GeneralManager Jim Mallory, the currentstaff of 60 left on hand to prepare themine for what they are calling “careand maintenance” will eventually bewhittled down to 14.

Mallory said the plan to winterizeand prepare the mine for an extendedshutdown should take 45 to 60 daysto accomplish. Under the plan, mineequipment used to drill, excavate andhaul ore will be winterized. The pro-cessing plant will be drained andcleaned, and any recoverable gold

will be collected for refining. Thewater in the mill and other facilitieswill be shut off, and lines will bedrained. All the buildings on the siteare to be winterized and closed up.

Mallory said the skeleton crew re-maining on site will continue to in-spect and monitor buildings, andtechnicians will continue an environ-mental monitoring program. Accessto the pit will be blocked off to pre-vent unexpected traffic in the area.

When questioned if additionalwork will be required in the springwhen runoff water will flow, Mal-lory said the groundwork to dealwith the issue has already been ac-complished. “We’ve been workingall this year on additional stormwater diversion channels, and thesestructures, including outflows intoLindblom and Rock Creek, have

been installed,” he said via an e-mail to The Nome Nugget.

Any other work to deal withrunoff should be minimal in nature,he said. “I expect that there will besome minor work needed beforespring to move the snow around thesettling ponds and channels to makesure they’re operable,” Mallorywrote. “The equipment to do that ison site and the care and maintenanceteam will be watching this closely toplan and schedule any work thatmight be required.”

Runoff water created a problemfor the mine last year, promptingfederal regulators to send noticesof violation to NovaGold. Thecompany responded with an im-proved stormwater preventionplan that drew accolades fromsome regulators.

Photo by Nikolai Ivanoff

DELIVERING THE NEWS—Employees at the Rock Creek Mine gather to listen Nov. 28 as the mine’s generalmanager, Jim Mallory, outlines the process by which NovaGold will shut down the facility and eliminate jobs.

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directly, while some employees and others as-sociated with the mine were Martinson’s ten-ants of their own accord. She said the goldcompany has released three units, but wouldhold on to the two others for the time being, butshe has received notice for at least two indi-vidual renters.

“It definitely has an impact,” Martinson saidof the mine’s indefinite closure. “[The tenants]were very good people. We enjoyed them.”

Despite having fewer potential tenants intown and more housing options for those whoremain, Martinson is not worried about fillingher units. “We have pretty decent rentals,they’re going to rent,” she said. Offering com-fortable, well-maintained houses and apart-ments with plenty of amenities, Martinsonbelieves people will “move up” to the nicerunits in town after perhaps being forced intochoosing less desirable housing when the mar-ket was tight.

Her outlook for Nome as a whole, however,is not so optimistic in light of a shut-down mine.

“I have seen Nome when Alaska Gold wasshut down, and it is a ghost town. It was notgood for anyone,” she said. “We just need topray to God that the mine starts back up. That’snot just for us, but for everyone—the schools,the library, the bars, the churches, the housing,anyone who owns a house or is thinking ofowning a house that might sell some day. This

mine kept this community stable while all therest the world was taking a nose dive.”

Like Ford, Martinson said she saw the rentalmarket opening up even before the mine an-nounced its suspension. She said she saw the

rising availability of units as a natural occur-rence as the mine moved from its constructionphase to production. “There’s been a few peo-ple running around creating verbal hysteria thatthe mine was ruining Nome and taking up all

the housing. That was a very short period. Itwas short-sighted to say that,” she said.

Following the law of supply and demand,Ford said she noticed rents being charged forsome units are dropping as landlords are look-ing to fill the empty space. Martinson said,however, her rates have remained steady—even when space was at a premium. “Yeah, wehad a tight time. We didn’t run around jackingour rates up because of it,” she said. “We cov-ered our fuel [cost] increase, but we did not doanything else.”

Martinson said she did levy a surcharge tothe gold company for units that were used forhousing itinerant workers who were not inNome long-term for the project. She said shedid not differentiate her rates for those wholived here on a more permanent basis.

Ford said she believed with more rentalsavailable at better prices, Nome’s house buy-ing market could slow a bit. “If people can findquality rental prices, they’re not going to be asinclined to purchase,” she said. “The [rental]shortage did kind of encourage people to buy.”

Even so, Ford said single family homes arestill selling well in Nome. She knows of only asmall number of miners who purchased homesin town. Multi-family properties, such as du-plexes and triplexes, however, are not sellingas strong, she said. “Prior to the mine shut-down, there was a lot of interest in multi-fam-ily homes…Now homebuyers are moreinterested in single-family homes,” she said.

Council OKs grant application for NJUS storage buildingNome Common Council questioned on fairness and effectiveness of City’s animal control ordinance

By Laurie McNicholasNome Joint Utility System Man-

ager John Handeland received per-mission from the Nome CommonCouncil to apply for a CommunityDevelopment Block Grant to funddesign of a new Nome Joint UtilitySystem facility for equipment stor-age and other uses at a special Coun-cil meeting Dec. 3.

The CDBG program is adminis-tered by the Alaska Department ofCommerce, Community and Eco-nomic Development.

The Council approved a resolu-tion authorizing the City of Nomethrough NJUS to participate in theFY2008 CDBG program following apublic hearing at which Handelandinvited suggestions for a grant appli-cation project.

He reported that an application byNJUS for an FY2007 CDBG grant toreconstruct and relocate overheaddistribution feeders spanning theSnake River had been turned downbecause the City’s planning grant forthe Public Safety Building was notfully expended at that time. He saidthe Federal Emergency ManagementAgency is a potential source of fund-ing for reconstruction and relocationof the distribution feeders.

Handeland distributed conceptualdrawings and diagrams for a two-story, five-bay building with a vehi-cle garage, storage rooms and officespace. He suggested submitting a

planning grant application for theproposed project to the CDBG pro-gram by the Dec. 5 deadline.

The Council also adopted a res-olution to dispose of the City ofNome’s right of reverter and re-versionary interest in Lot 11A,Block 74A.

Animal control ordinance questioned

Reginald Bright told Councilmembers that a City animal con-trol ordinance has proved inade-quate to protect his pedigreedfemale dog from becoming im-pregnated for the second time byan unleashed dog in his Martinsonsubdivision neighborhood.

“If an animal is loose or a menace,it does not protect me, but sort ofprotects the [loose] animal’s owner,”Bright said. He cited Ordinance No.10.30.020, “Unattended animals pro-hibited”, which reads:

“(a) No animal may run at largewithin the city. No person havingcharge or control of an animal maypermit the animal to run at largewithin the city.

“(b) Female in Heat—Confine-ment. Every female “in heat” shall bekept confined in such a manner thatsuch female animal cannot come incontact with a male animal except forplanned breeding purposes.”

Mayor Denise Michels told Brighta revised draft of the ordinance has

been prepared and a copy is availablefrom the City Manager. She said theCouncil will schedule a work sessionto discuss a new draft ordinance dur-ing which Bright may comment onthe draft.

Bright said he has dealt with prob-lems with his neighbor’s dog forthree years and has been told by hisattorney and Pete Halgren, former in-terim City Manager, that Ordinance10.30.020 needs revision.

Job description discussedCouncil members discussed a

draft job description for a new publicworks director position at a work ses-sion immediately following the spe-cial meeting. Councilman RandyPomeranz suggested changing theposition title to assistant [City] man-ager. “It’s the kind of role RandyRomenesko had when he was [City]manager,” he said, explaining that ifthe new City Manager Josie Bahnkeshould ever decide to leave, an assis-tant manager would be prepared toreplace her.

The Council was unable to finda replacement for Romenesko for alengthy period during which theCity contracted with two succes-sive interim city managers beforehiring Bahnke.

The job description summary forpublic works director reads: “Su-pervise the maintenance and in-spection of City owned buildings,

grounds, streets, port and harbor fa-cilities. Supervise the procurement,maintenance and operation of Cityowned vehicles and equipment toinclude the equipment and facilitiesused at the City port and harbor.Provide engineering services, ei-ther directly [through] contractservices, for Public Works, Build-ing Maintenance, Port and otherCity departments.”

“Every other city has this talent,”said Councilman Stan Andersen.“Whoever this is would be like aRandy. I envision this thing takingover sewer and water, digging up andputting back….”

Councilwoman Mary Knodelwondered whether building inspec-tion should be among the duties ofpublic works director. Bahnke andCouncilman Jon Larson suggestedincluding zoning enforcement dutiesin the job description.

Andersen noted that “other dutiesas assigned” is a catchall phrase inthe job description. “Get a guy onboard and work it out,” he suggested.

Bahnke said that changing the jobtitle to assistant city manager maywiden the pool of applicants.

Andersen asked whether Bahnkehad looked at a wage range for theposition and whether a salary of$90,000 is in order.

“I think so,” Bahnke replied.Knodel indicated that salary

would be appropriate if the person

selected for the position has an engi-neering degree.

Grocery sales tax exemption?

Larson suggested temporarily ex-empting groceries from the City salestax in the early months of 2009.

Bahnke distributed a list of Citysales tax revenues by month over thepast decade with highlighted figuresfor the early months of 2006 and2008 when grocery sales tax excep-tions were in place. The list includessales tax revenues from July throughOctober of this year.

Michaels noted that the recentRock Creek Mine closure has re-sulted in layoff of 70 employees withmore to follow until 16 staff mem-bers remain.

Larson pointed out that large in-creases in the costs of heating oiland gasoline are generating moresales tax revenues this year. He saidhe agrees with Pomeranz’s sugges-tion to set the grocery sales tax ex-emption period from Jan. 15 to April30, 2009. After Council membersmulled various aspects of the City’scurrent budget, Andersen suggestedthey rely on City Controller CussieKauer to determine whether fundsare available for a grocery tax ex-emption this winter.

All Council members except NealFoster attended the special meetingand work session.

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“We just need to pray to Godthat the mine starts back up.That’s not just for us, but foreveryone—the schools, the

library, the bars, the churches,the housing, anyone who owns ahouse or is thinking of owning ahouse that might sell some day.”

– Judy Martinson, landlord

By Diana HaeckerThe environmental conservation

group Center for Biological Diver-sity last week sued the U.S. Fish andWildlife Service and U.S. Secretaryof the Interior Dirk Kempthorne forfailing to respond to its petition to listthe Pacific walrus as a threatenedspecies under the EndangeredSpecies Act (ESA).

The group filed the petition on Feb.8, saying that climate change, shrink-ing sea ice and further oil and gas ex-ploration in the Chukchi and Beringseas are pushing the ice-dependentanimals to the brink of extinction.

Under the ESA, the governmenthas a window of 90 days to determinewhether or not a petition warrants fur-ther study. As FWS and Kempthornehad not issued a response well past theMay 8 deadline, the center filed thecivil action on Dec. 3 in federal dis-trict court in Anchorage.

“Because the Secretary has hadthe Petition for nearly one year andhas still failed to act, Plaintiff nowseeks judicial relief declaring that theSecretary has violated the ESA andthe Administrative Procedures Act[…] by failing to process the Petitionand issue the required 90-day find-ing. Plaintiff also asks the Court toorder the Secretary to make the re-quired finding on the Petition by adate certain,” reads the complaint.

“The Arctic ecosystem is in crisisfrom global warming,” said ShayeWolf, a biologist with the center andlead author of the original petition tolist the Pacific walrus. “The Pacificwalrus, like the polar bear, is an earlyvictim of our failure to address globalwarming. Every day we fail to act, thePacific walrus’s chance of survivalshrinks with the retreating sea ice.”

In May, Kempthorne listed polarbears as a threatened species underthe ESA, after a court-ordered dead-line when the Interior Departmentalso failed to adhere to ESA dead-lines. In addition to petitions for thepolar bear and the walrus, the centerhas filed ESA petitions for other

Alaska species such as the Kittlitz’smurrelet in 2001, the ribbon seal in2007 and bearded, spotted and ringedseals in 2008.

The federal Fish and WildlifeService is charged with the task to seeif there is any merit to the claim thatwalrus are eligible for the threatenedlisting under the endangered speciesact. “We first need to see if the peti-tion presented sufficient scientificand commercial evidence,” said An-chorage FWS spokesman BruceWoods. If the evidence supports thatthe animals’ existence is threatened,the agencies conduct further studies,issuing a ruling after one year. “Afterthe end of the year of study, we eitherpropose to list the species under theESA and then go through the publiccomment process, or we don’t thinka listing is warranted and the petitionis denied,” said Woods.

Woods cited budget constraints asa reason why the FWS did not stickto the mandatory 90-day deadline torespond to the center’s petition. “Wehave to prioritize our available stafftime and funding based on court-or-dered actions and ongoing work to becompleted,” Wood said. “While theESA listing review is going on, westill need to fund our ongoing pro-grams and biological studies.” Ongo-ing programs include oversight overthe oil and gas exploration industry toadhere to restrictions concerning seis-mic activity and to have observers onboard exploration vessels.

Woods said that the FWS is work-ing on a response to the petition. “Webudgeted a response for the fiscalyear 2009,” he said.

However, the center thinks time isof the essence. “The Secretary’s fail-ure to comply with the ESA’s nondis-cretionary deadlines for processingthe Center’s petition to list the Pa-cific walrus deprives these walrusesof statutorily mandated protection vi-tally necessary for their survival,”said Center for Biological Diversityattorney Rebecca Noblin from theCenter’s new office in Anchorage.

“Any further delay by the Secretaryin response to the petition frustratesthe intent of the Endangered SpeciesAct by reducing the likelihood ofsurvival and recovery of the speciesdue to continued harm from globalwarming, oil and gas developmentand other threats.”

Noblin said that the governmentnow has to respond within 60 days tothe center’s complaint or as a more co-operative alternative, the governmentagencies work with the Center to fig-ure out a schedule on how progressover the petition will be achieved.

With the change in occupants ofthe White House, Noblin said,“We’re hopeful that the new admin-istration will end the Bush adminis-tration’s oppression of theEndangered Species Act.”

A press release by the Center saidthat oil and gas development, ship-ping and greenhouse gas emissionsaffecting the arctic would be subjectto greater regulation under the En-dangered Species Act if the Pacificwalrus were listed.

Asked if the listing would affectthe subsistence harvest, Noblin saidit wouldn’t, as the ESA law ex-empts subsistence practices from

the law’s prohibitions. The ESA was passed in 1973 to

protect plant and animal species thatare at risk of becoming extinct.Species that receive protection underthe ESA are classified into endan-gered or threatened, depending onhow many are left in the wild andhow severely their survival is threat-ened. A species listed as endangeredis in danger of becoming extinctthroughout all or a significant portionof its range. A threatened species isone that is likely to become endan-gered in the foreseeable future.

The ESA allows the taking of pro-tected species by Alaska Natives forsubsistence purposes if it is not donein a wasteful manner. Edible portionsof ESA-protected animals harvestedfor subsistence purposes may be soldin Alaska Native villages for Nativeconsumption. Non-edible by-prod-ucts of ESA-protected species har-vested for subsistence may be sold ininterstate commerce when made intoauthentic Native articles of handi-crafts and clothing.

While the issue is in the hands ofcourts and discussions are amonglawyers, scientists and politicians,the people with the most intimate

knowledge of walrus are wonderingwhat the fuss is all about.

Clarence Waghiyi, the 76-year oldSavoonga representative to the Es-kimo Walrus Commission and a wal-rus hunter since age 14, said in aphone interview with The NomeNugget that white people should quitworrying about the walrus becausenothing can be done anyway. Whilehe shared the Center’s concern aboutoil and gas development, and how in-creased industrial activity could affectthe walrus’ migration routes, Waghiyitakes a religious approach and said,“Only the Maker can do somethingabout it. He will not let them suffer.”

Waghiyi also expressed frustrationabout decisions made in far-flungplaces without taking into the equa-tion what local, Alaskan Natives andElders have to say, who truly knowthe animals habitat, behavior and realor perceived plight intimately. “Theyshould just pay for Alaskan Elders totravel to Washington, D.C., and tellthem how we use the sea mammals,the seals and walrus and whales forour subsistence lifestyle.”

The director of the Eskimo Wal-rus Commission could not bereached for comment.

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Story by Tyler RhodesIt was win or stay home for the

Lady Nanooks last Saturday night.Unfortunately for Nome, the last

match of the Region I tournament ontheir home court would also be theteam’s final game of the season.

The Lady Nanooks made it as faras the consolation round, the lastmatch of the three-day tournament.With two of the three berths to thestate tournament already secured byregional champions Barrow and run-ners-up Kotzebue, Nome needed awin to continue their season the nextweekend in Anchorage. Despite hav-ing fallen to Nome in three straightgames earlier in the season, Dilling-

ham had the upper hand Saturdaynight, taking third place in the re-gion.

Nome started the tourney strong,dispatching Bethel in three games onFriday afternoon. Friday eveningwasn’t as kind to the Lady Nanooksas Kotzebue emerged the winner ofNome’s second match of the tourna-ment. Nome beat Unalaska early Sat-urday evening to advance to theconsolation match.

Despite just missing out on a statetournament berth in Anchorage, theLady Nanooks capped a strong sea-son Saturday, finishing with a 14-7overall record.

Region I Volleyball TournamentAwards

Team results 1. Barrow, 2. Kotze-bue, 3. Dillingham, 4. Nome.

Small Schools Champion (highestplacing Class 1A/2A school): Togiak

Sportsmanship Award: BethelWarriors

Highest Team GPA Award: Bar-row, 3.78.

All-Tournament TeamAriel Ramadnovik, Kalskag;

Rachel Bauman, Nome; Ginny Bob-bitt, Dillingham; Nina Pili, Barrow;Meta Mendenhall, Unalaska; Selma

Lady Whaler netters leaveNome with hardwareBarrow takes regional tourney, Nome finishes fourth

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NANOOK SPIRIT (above)—(left to right) Taylor Romenesko, Kellen Baker, John Trigg, Jeremiah Johnson andChad (Bubba) Callahan show their support for the Lady Nanooks at the regional volleyball tournament inNome last weekend.

UP AND AWAY (right)—Lady Nanook Rachael Bauman sets up for another deadly spike in Saturday's matchagainst Unalaska in the regional tournament at Nome. Nome won the match in three straight games.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 7THE NOME NUGGET sports

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Story by Tyler RhodesSeveral of Nome-Beltz High

School’s wrestlers will be on theirway to Anchorage this weekend insearch of some hardware as theycompete in the state wrestling meet.

Stand-out performances by manyof the Nanook grapplers earned themthe trip to state while deliveringNome a second-place trophy at theNorthern Conference Wrestling Meetin Barrow last weekend.

Kotzebue took the title with 211points, followed by Nome with 148.Host Barrow and Unalakleet roundedout the top four, each earning 88points.

Five Nanooks—Gabe Cabrera,Lonny Booshu, Zac Bourdon, Al-berto Cabrera and Derek Wieler—were named conference championsin their weight classes. Alberto Cabr-era garnered additional recognitionbeing named the tournament’s Most

Outstanding Wrestler.The state meet will be held at An-

chorage’s Bartlett High School thisFriday and Saturday. Details on themeet can be found online atwww.asaa.org/sportsactivities/wrestling/index.html. Additional coverageof both the northern conferencewrestling meet and the state meet canbe found at www.akmat.org (regis-tration required).

Team results1. Kotzebue 211, 2. Nome 148, 3.

Barrow 88, 4. Unalakleet 88, 5.Selawik 39, 6. Noorvik 24, 7. Elim23, 8. Shishmaref 23, 9. Buckland21, 10. St. Michael 14, 11. Stebbins11, 12. Shaktoolik 0, 13. Koyuk 1.

Individual results (1st-3rd placewrestlers advance to state):

Champions: Gabe Cabrera, 103lbs; Lonny Booshu, 125 lbs; Zac

Bourdon, 130 lbs; Alberto Cabrera,152 lbs (Tournament’s Most Out-standing Wrestler); Derek Wieler,215 lbs.

Second place: Dion Williams,112 lbs; Michael Hawkins, 160 lbs.

Third place: David Stickel, 130lbs; Roger Ozenna, 135 lbs.

Fourth place: Kaly Booshu, 103lbs; Harley Johnson, 160 lbs.

Defaulted due to injury: EricOdden, 152 lbs.

Newlin, Kotzebue; CharlotteMattheis, Nome; Alexis Siefert, Bar-row; Stephanie Sampson, Kotzebue;Renee Lammer, Nome; MelissaGerke, Barrow; Eryn Schaeffer,Kotzebue.

2008 All-Conference Team (se-lected prior to the conference tourna-ment and based on performance over

the regular season)Nina Pilli, Barrow; Charlotte

Mattheis, Nome; Nicole Smith,Kotzebue; Selma Newlin, Kotzebue;Ginny Bobbitt, Barrow; Renee Lam-mer, Nome.

2008-09 Nome volleyball re-capThe NBHS volleyball team con-

cludes its season with a 14-7 recordin best-of-5 games. Season resultsare as follows:

Nome (14-7)Barrow def. Nome 3-0 (17-25, 10-

25, 15-25)Barrow def. Nome 3-0 (21-25, 15-

25, 15-25)Nome def. Kotz 3-2Nome def. Kotz 3-1Grace def. Nome 3-0 (25-11, 25-

11, 25-9)Grace def. Nome 3-0 (25-11, 25-

11, 25-9)Nome def. Ninilchik 3-0 (25-23,

25-17, 25-20)Seward def. Nome 3-0 (25-20, 27-

25, 26-24)Nome def. Dillingham 3-0 (25-

20, 25-18, 25-19)Nome def. Bethel 3-0 (27-25, 25-

22, 25-16)Nome def. Akaitchak 3-0 (27-25,

25-8, 25-16)Nome def. Bethel 3-1 (25-23, 25-

17, 16-25, 25-21)Nome def. Ninilchik 3-0 (25-16,

25-9, 25-23)

Nome def. Ninilchik 3-2 (24-26,25-10, 25-11, 18-25, 15-4)

Nome def. Bethel 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-20)

Nome def. Hooper Bay 3-0 (25-8, 25-9, 25-13)

Nome def. Kotzebue 3-2 (19-25,25-14, 25-17, 15-25, 16-14)

Nome def. BethelKotzebue def. NomeNome def. UnalaskaDillingham def. Nome

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TOUGH GUYS (above)—The Nanook wrestling squad grappled its way to second place last weekend at theNorthern Conference Wrestling Meet in Barrow. Many of Nome's wrestlers will compete next weekend at thestate meet in Anchorage.

OUTSTANDING (right)—In addition to being named the Northern Conference champion in the 152-poundweight class, Alberto Cabrera was named the conference tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler last week-end in Barrow.

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Tickets of all shades of colorlittered the floor. Kids wearinggoofy hats pushed their way pastadults with turkeys tucked undertheir arms. Balloons attached tothe wrists of youngsters bobbedthroughout the mass of peopleslowly circling the Nome Recre-ation Center Saturday evening,with one or two of the helium-filled vessels escaping and float-ing to the high ceiling everycouple of minutes.

It all could only mean onething—it’s Firemen’s Carnival timein Nome again.

Ribs, duck races, spinning wheels,cake walks, bingo and big prizes—all the favorites were back this yearas Nomeites and visitors from sur-rounding villages tested their luckand filled their bellies.

Once the last turkey or ham hasbeen claimed and the final bingocalled, the attention turns to the an-nual raffle. Drawn at midnight on thenight of the carnival, the tickets canwin their holders big prizes likesnowmachines or airline tickets.Firefighter Jerry Steiger said thisyear’s list of winners came withsome surprises.

Out of an approximate 33,000tickets in the hopper from which tochoose, Bruce Kittess had two of histickets drawn, one right after theother, for the last two prizes. Witheach ticket drawn by a separate in-dividual, Kittess’ win defied stag-gering odds.

Another surprise was a littlemore personal in nature forSteiger—the ticket drawn for thewidescreen TV bore his fire de-partment call number. He saidafter years of buying tickets, it

was the first time he had won.Steiger said he was again hum-

bled by all the support the carnivalreceives. “It was quite remarkablyanother successful carnival,” he said.“We are very pleased that people arestill willing to come out and supportthe firemen.”

2009 raffle winners:• 2009 Polaris 550 Trail Touring

HD Snowmachine: Bill Thompson• Two Alaska Airlines tickes:

Amelia Milligrock

• Widescreen Flat-panel TV andNintendo Wii: Jerry Steiger

• 2009 Polaris 120 Dragon Snow-machine: Lisa Leeper

• Yamaha EF2600 Generator: Lil-lian Rose

• Siglin Cross Fox Freight Sled:Michelle Craft

• Set of 4 BF Goodrich Tires:Brad Gater

• Kitchen Aid Professional Mixer:Bruce Kittess

• 100 gallons of Heating Fuel:Bruce Kittess

8 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 THE NOME NUGGETLOCAL

THANK YOU!

The 2nd Annual Walk for the Cure

Raised $ 19,140.00

Thanks to:

Nome Joint Utilities Employees & Match ~ $8,470 Norton Sound Health Corp. Employees & Match ~ $3,747 Jim West, Jr. in memory of Margret June West ~ $2,500 Sherri Taylor Total Pledge Collection~ $2,000 Body Shop Fund Raiser $500 ICANS (Cancer Support Group) Pledge Collection $537 KNOM Radio Spots & Pledge Collection $255 Kawerak, Inc. $175 Splash for the Cure $80 Youngest Pledge Collectors:

• Kailey Witrosky Pledge Collection $279 • Bethany Horton Pledge Collection $55.50

Thanks also to: *Arctic Trading Post * Alaska Commercial* * Quality Auto Parts, * Nome Trading Co.* Nome Public Schools* JROTC* * Nome Police Dept* and *The Nome Nugget Newspaper*

And to the many, many Individual Contributions, Walk Participants and Volunteers!

Every dollar contributed will help!

Because of this generosity, the funds will help support those receiving cancer treatment here in Nome. A contribution will also be made towards the Lance Armstrong LiveStrong Foundation efforts to find a cure!

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LUCKY HAT (above)—Kalani Paklieata holds onto a ticket in hopes ofwinning a turkey at the 2008 Fireman’s Carnival at the Nome RecreationCenter Saturday night. Paklieata was visiting Nome from Anchorage.

SPINNING FOR A WINNER (above right)—Fireman Pat Johanson givesthe wheel a spin while anxious ticket-holders wait to see if they will walkaway with a prize turkey or ham.

BINGO-MANIA (right)—The seats at the bingo table at the Fireman’sCarnival Saturday night are filled as players vie for prizes ranging fromhuge boxes of laundry detergent to brand new television sets.

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By Tyler RhodesBREVIG MISSION—It didn’t mat-ter if they were 18 months or 18years old; no young person at theBrevig Mission School last Wednes-day was going to escape sitting onSanta’s lap.

Even as the successive groups ofchildren sitting at his feet ap-proached—and then surpassed—theage when kids stop believing in thejolly old elf, Santa cajoled and jokedwith the students until they were con-vinced to take a seat on his knee,even as their classmates roared inlaughter.

Whether or not they liked it—some of the littler ones to approachSanta wailed in fear while some ofthe older ones blushed with embar-rassment—all were rewarded aftertheir brief chat with the man in red.Santa had come bearing gifts foreach and every child in the village.

Giving his fleet of reindeer a restfor the day, Santa opted to arrive a bitearly this year in Brevig Mission viaa UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. Themen and women of the Alaska ArmyNational Guard were kind enough tooffer their services for Santa and hiscrew of helpers, picking them up inNome and ferrying them to BrevigMission in two helicopters.

The festivities were all part of Op-eration Santa Claus, the Alaska Na-tional Guard’s yearly mission toprovide gifts to a number of villagesthroughout the state. In its 52nd year,Operation Santa Clause this year vis-ited Kivalina, Ruby, Newtok, Steb-bins, Teller, Brevig Mission,Chalkyitsik and Metlakatla.

The charitable tradition started in

1956 when the Alaska Air NationalGuard’s 144th Airlift Squadron inAnchorage received a letter from anun in St. Mary’s. The letter detailedhow spring floods and a subsequentdrought made for poor fishing andhunting that year. Required to ship infood for the orphanage, the nun wor-ried that there was no money leftwith which to buy gifts for the chil-dren. The Guard responded, and Op-eration Santa Claus was born.

In its current form, the Alaska AirNational Guard flies giant C-130Hercules aircraft from Anchorage tonumerous villages. The Alaska ArmyNational Guard also participates, uti-lizing the Black Hawk helicopters toreach villages that do not have run-ways large enough to accommodate

the large planes.The gifts are collected throughout

the year and are sorted and wrappedby an army of volunteers. In additionto toys, clothing, books and schoolsupplies are also assembled and de-livered to the villages selected for theprogram.

Villages request to be chosen forthe program, and the National Guardmakes sure to select different vil-lages each year.

As the children entered theschool gym in Brevig Mission lastWednesday, they saw rows of pack-ages wrapped in brightly coloredpaper. Santa’s helpers had strategi-cally organized the gifts by genderand age group before his arrival. Asthe groups of children cycled

through the gym, new basketballs,footballs, flashy watches and dollsemerged from the now-crumpledwrapping paper.

Brevig Mission School PrincipalRobin Gray said the visit by Opera-tion Santa Clause was a welcomedpick-me-up for the village, especiallyin light of hard economic times. “It’sa real shot in the arm for the villageand the kids,” Gray said.

The trip to Brevig Mission alsoappeared to be uplifting for those onSanta’s team. Jake Kenick—who,we’ll say, worked very closely withSanta for the day—was on his thirdmission in as many years for Opera-tion Santa Claus. With his eyebrowsgrease-painted white for the occasionand a belly laugh and ho-ho-ho that

sounds about as authentic as you canget, Kenick appeared born to play thepart.

A veteran, Kenick said he was re-cruited through the VFW to helpwith the program. Two years ago, hewent with Operation Santa Claus toLittle Diomede. Last year it wasBuckland. “I’ll keep coming back aslong as they keep calling me,”Kenick said.

Watching him in the Santa suit,it’s apparent that Kenick enjoys play-ing the part of the jolly old elf. Butwhen asked what his favorite aspectof the program is, he doesn’t hesitateto say it’s the helicopter flight.“We’ve got some very skilled pilotsworking here, and they know the ca-pability of their machinery,” he said.

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GIVE ME FIVE (above)—Santa Claus greets the kindergarten and firstgrade students of the Brevig Mission School as they file into the school’sgym last Wednesday to meet the jolly old elf and recieve presents. Santacame to the school as part of the Alaska National Guard’s OperationSanta Claus.

A HAPPY ENCOUNTER (above right)—Ernest Weyanna gives a heartylaugh while sitting on Santa’s knee at the Brevig Mission School Dec. 3.

ALL ABOARD (right)—Santa gives a final wave to the residents of Bre-vig Mission before jumping on his “sleigh” for a trip back home. Withthe help of the Alaska Army National Guard, Santa traveled to BrevigMission in style on a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

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Advent is a holiday that is distinctly un-American, or at least un-Western.We do not like to wait. We have to wait in lines when we go to the bank. Wehave to wait to see our doctor. We wait for berries to ripen so we can pickthem. And now we talk about a season of waiting and preparing which wecall advent, and we’re supposed to get excited?

Mark begins this Gospel with an announcement that combines bits from theprophets of Malachi and Isaiah:

‘See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you,“who will prepare your way;

“the voice of one crying out in the wilderness:“Prepare the way of the Lord,“make his paths straight” (Mark 1: 2-3, NRSV)

John the Baptist was a long-awaited prophet, and he was preparing the wayfor the one to come, one for whom he was unworthy to even untie their san-dal. And if John is here to prepare the way, then it must not be too big astretch to believe that the messiah was coming soon. The Hebrews expectedthat Christ would come soon. We should be waiting expectantly not only aswe remember Christ’s coming but also as we prepare. We don’t just re-member; we remember in such a way that it becomes real. The term theolo-gians use for this is anamnesis. We should expect to experience God’spresence among us this Advent and Christmas season.

Now John did more than just announce the coming of the Messiah. Hetold them to prepare. Even as we are called to prepare for Christ’s comingwith a baptism of repentance, John reminds us that the coming one will bap-tize with the Holy Spirit. Repentance seems to entail recognizing one’s sins,confessing them, and then changing one’s life so that they cease to do thesethings. While anytime is a good time for repentance, it is especially appro-priate during the advent season as we await and prepare for the coming of theone who is able to forgive our sins and reconcile us to God.

Now the third point from this passage tells us a bit more about the one forwhom we are waiting. We are given a hint in the very first line: Jesus Christ,the Son of God. We learn that this coming one is so much greater than John,that John is not even worthy to untie his sandals. We also learn that this com-ing one will baptize with the Holy Spirit, though Mark does not tell us the sig-nificance of this.

Our announcement today is an invitation to join John and those who wentto listen to him in the wilderness. Let us go to the wilderness, and repent ofthose things standing between us and God, that we might hear God calling usto more faithful discipleship, as we prepare, both to remember Christ’s com-ing and preparing for Christ’s return!

Saying i t Sincere lyHans Roald Amundsen

Hans Roald Amundsen was bornin Crookston, MN to Jonas andThora Amundsen on October 7,1914. He peacefully went to be withhis Lord that he loved and servedthroughout his entire life. He diedDecember 4, 2008 at Heritage Placein Soldotna.

He was named after the famousNorwegian explorer, Roald Amund-sen and shook his hand at age 4. Healso dated age 4 as when he acceptedthe Lord as his savior. These two ex-periences impacted the rest of hislife. He took after the explorer withhis quest for adventure and willing-ness to accept new challenges. Hewas proud of his Norwegian ances-try and always willing to share whatthe Lord had done in his life. Hewas a humble man who gave Godthe credit for things that he had donein his life. He lived the life of “ToGod be the Glory”.

Raised in the Seattle area, Roaldarrived in Alaska at Seward bysteamer in 1936, riding the railroadto Anchorage. He spent time help-ing his father do evangelistic workin the Anchorage and Mat-Su area.He worked in the Palmer area help-ing the early homesteaders clear andimprove their land.

After tasting the adventures of lifeon the Last Frontier, he returned toSeattle to attend Seattle Pacific Col-lege, graduating with a BA in Edu-cation. While attending college, hesang in a male quartet. During thesummer the quartet traveled the USproviding support for Roald’s fatheras he conducted evangelistic serv-ices. Subsequent to his graduationfrom college, he attended North ParkSeminary (Chicago) and was or-

dained as a minister in the Evangeli-cal Covenant Church.

While singing in a church, he methis wife to be, Harriett Swanson.They were married on July 26, 1944and in August of 1945 went to Nomeas missionaries. They lived in Nomeand Unalakleet during the next 20years. Roald was a pastor, pilot, andmechanic, serving the various vil-lages throughout western Alaska.While in Nome, he helped work to-ward the establishment of the radiostation KICY, also based in Nome.His dream was to provide Christianbroadcasting to the villages of west-ern Alaska as well as the east coastof Russia.

In 1964, he moved his family tothe Kenai Peninsula where he had avision to start a nonprofit flying sup-port for all Alaskan churches as wellas providing mechanical support forthose missionaries who were usingairplanes in their ministries. Mis-sionary Aviation and Repair Center(MARC) continues to operate at theSoldotna Airport.

During Alaska’s early develop-ment, Roald was appointed to theairport commission which formu-lated plans for the airport systemsthroughout the Territory. He has

been recognized by his peers for hiscontributions to flying in Alaska.

When in his 80s he saw anotherdream fulfilled, that of the formingof a Christian based vocation school.This certificated school provides

youth from rural Alaska career skillsthat they can bring back to their com-munities. He served as Bible teacherand chaplain for Amundsen Educa-tional Center until his health failed in2007 when he moved to HeritagePlace.

His family says, “Dad loved hiswife, his family, Alaska, ham radio(AL7BU), encouraging people to-ward their full potential, and to pur-sue their ideas. He lived his life tothe fullest, trusting his God, whomhe called his Boss, to lead him eachstep of the way. His God neverfailed him. This legacy we cherish.”

He was preceded in death by hisparents, all of his siblings, and hiswife of 58 years. He is survived byhis daughter and son-in-law Jeanetteand Gary Klodt, son and daughter-in-law John and Susan Amundsen,son Tim Amundsen, granddaughterAmber Klodt, grandson and wifeHans and Misty Klodt, belovedgreat-granddaughter Krysta, and a

Hans Roald Amundsen

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Dec. 11 - Dec. 17All Signs: There is a growing influence in Capricornand by Sunday the 21st there’s a gaggle of planets inthis sign: the Sun, Mercury, Jupiter and Pluto. Plutowill be there until 2024; whereas Mercury, Jupiter andthe Sun will have an influence of about six weeks.This means we’re all more focused on traditional,family-oriented events and values that give us a senseof security and respectability. We like to be reassuredthat the wheels are well-oiled and everything is run-ning as it should. The return of Pluto to Capricorn (forthe first time in 250 years) heralds a new spin on gov-ernments all over the world. Suggestions are wel-come. One planet is all we have.

Aries (March 21-April 19)This gaggle of planets mentioned in All Signs aboveis actually at high noon in your chart, which is veryhigh viz! In the next several months, people willnotice you more than usual, especially bosses, parents,teachers and VIPs and the police. Mostly this is good.(However, if you drive with a heavy foot, slow down.)The reason it’s good is that the positioning of theseplanets casts you in a favourable light. Even if youdon’t do anything different than what you’re doingnow, people in authority will think you’re fabulous,competent, capable and attractive. Expect to beapproached to take on special projects or assume moreresponsibility for something. Say yes! You can do it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)There’s an increasingly strong influence making youwant to travel in the next six weeks, especially tonew places you’ve never been to before. You’reeager to explore and discover anything new andfresh. You want adventure! You also want to learnmore about everything. Therefore, go anyplace dif-ferent if you can because you’ll love the stimulationof a change of scenery. This same influence alsoboosts everything related to publishing, the media,higher education, medicine and the law. Sign up fora course. Begin to learn a new language. Exploreother cultures and talk to people from different back-grounds. You’ll find it’s gratifying, rewarding andexciting. (And maybe romantic.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You’re increasingly absorbed with the wealth andresources of others. This could be about inheritances,insurance matters, taxes, debt or shared property.You’re sorting stuff out about all this. But this alsomeans you’re on the receiving end of the generosity ofothers. The stars are stimulating “shared” property foryou so this is the time to settle details and decide theterms of accepting the generosity of others. Ironically,this same area relates to sex. (Funny how other peo-ple’s money and sex are tied up.) Therefore, your sexdrive is amped! Hopefully, you’ll have opportunitiesto prove this. (Never resist temptation because itmight not come your way again.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22) This growing concentration of planets in Capricorn isinteresting because they’re all directly 180 degreesopposite you. What does this mean? It means yourfocus on partnerships (both intimate and professional)as well as important customers and clients and eventhe general public will become increasingly importantto you. Because astrology is all about mathematics,the opposition of anything is significant. Therefore,this also means some major aspects of your life arecoming to a culmination. For example, it’s been aboutsix months since your birthday. Success in many areasis likely. However, opposition from others is also like-ly. Oops. Don’t provoke this. Just accept what isn’tworking, and rejoice about what is.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Your focus on your job and your work and even onyour health is growing now. It’s time to hustle thybuns! Fortunately, it will be easy to do this because theevents of your life are conspiring to make you focuson your work (probably because you have no choice).Since motivation is the basis of all effort, you’llachieve a lot in the next few months. You’ll find iteasy to work. You’ll want to do your best. You’ll wantto be productive, efficient and effective in everythingyou do. These same high standards will apply to yournotion of your health. Many of you will be exercisingmore and eating with more awareness. (“Hmmm, Inever really noticed how delicious these jelly donutswere before!”) It’s all good.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Lucky you! You’re the only sign that is getting a hugeboost to all the fun stuff in life. Romance, love affairs,vacations, sports, creative activities, playful timeswith children plus opportunities to express your tal-ents–these are the areas that are getting increasing

attention and focus right now. Get out and party!Enjoy flirtations. Accept invitations. Make plans toentertain friends. Get away on a vacation if you can(especially if you look like your passport photo).Enjoy precious moments with children. Sports will behighly charged. But underlying these activities is asense that it’s perfectly OK to just be yourself. It’sPopeye time: “I yam what I yam!”

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Because home and family are important you, andbecause the holiday season is approaching, it’s no sur-prise this gaggle of planets focuses you on home, fam-ily and your real-estate scene. Suddenly, you’rehands-on making repairs and talking to family mem-bers about home improvements. You’re also makingplans for entertaining at home, seeing family mem-bers, and enriching your life with events taking placeat home. You love decorating your home. You haveexcellent taste and a marvellous sense of colour, com-position and texture. Some of the most beautifulhomes in the world have a Libran touch. (That’sbecause you know that home is where the art is.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The daily tempo of your life is accelerating. The rea-sons for this faster pace will vary according to thedetails of your life, but your pace will quicken! Shorttrips, increased errands, more time spent with siblings,more frequent discussions with neighbours and rela-tives, plus buying and selling, wheeling and dealingand more writing or reading and studying (for some)are just some of the reasons you’re flat-out busy. Justaccept this. Get more rest, and don’t abuse yourself.Life will make demands on you. You’re also eager tocommunicate to others. You want to enlighten peopleabout something. This can be a happy time for you.(Two is company, three is an orgy.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Suddenly, your focus is shifting to money, cash flow,earnings, major expenditures and details dealing withyour possessions–their maintenance, storage and pur-pose. This doesn’t mean you’re suddenly becomingacquisitive and greedy. Not at all. Money and posses-sions are a fact of our daily lives. We need money forbasics like iPhones. Your financial focus goes beyondjust holiday spending. You’re swinging some bigdeals or at least hoping to. It looks good. You’re in a12-year cycle where your earnings should increasealong with your assets. So whatever you’re hoping topull off will likely happen in your favour. Ka-ching!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Well, you’re certainly the belle of the ball, the leadingman in a movie, and the winner of all the nominations.It’s all about you! Not only are you getting a lot ofattention and interest from other people, this is alsoyour time to regenerate and restore yourself for thecoming year. It’s totally appropriate to put yourselffirst now. Think about what you want your new yearto hold for you. You have a strong urge to communi-cate to others, so make time for this. You’ll have theupper hand in most negotiations because, with somany planets in Capricorn, you’re holding three Aces.This is not a guarantee but it’s a nice start! Yeehaw!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’ve got a secret!This gaggle of planets is hiding in a very private partof your chart, which is a sure indicator of private plansand secret activities. (You devil.) It also means you’reworking behind the scenes or working alone morethan usual. Actually, not only are you working behindthe scenes with private plans, you’re surprisingly self-less now. You find it easy to be generous to othersthrough your efforts. You’ll put the needs of othersbefore your own. You have a lot of stoicism and dili-gence right now to do the right thing. It’s all terriblyadmirable. And you’re not even smug about this! (Inever realized how close to perfection you are.)

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host of friends.A memorial service will be held at

the Soldotna Bible Chapel in Sol-dotna, AK on December 16th at 2p.m. In lieu of flowers, the familyrequests that tax deductible dona-tions be made in Roald Amundsen’sname to Missionary Aviation RepairCenter, PO Box 511, Soldotna, AK99669 www.marcalaska.org orAmundsen Educational Center, POBox 4006, Soldotna, AK 99669www.aecak.org

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Donald Eugene ListonDonald Eugene Liston was born

on February 11, 1938 in Mitchell,South Dakota. Don was the oldestof three boys, and his fondest mem-ories as a child were spent huntingwith his father, Fred.

In 1955 Don joined the Air Forceand served his country in the last partof the Korean War. He remained in

the military until 1959.He had a great love for the out-

doors and in the mid ‘60s traveled toAlaska to pursue his passion forhunting and fishing. He lived inJuneau, Anchorage and then in the‘70s moved to Nome. In Nomeheran a pawnshop and also met hisfuture wife, Genevieve “Genna”Evan. On February 1, 1978, theirdaughter Cherie Lynn was born andwas their pride and joy. Unfortu-nately, soon after Cherie was born,Genna got very sick and was late di-agnosed with lupus.

Dan moved his family to SouthDakota in 1981 and they settled inthe small town of Dupree, where heleased a bar over the next severalyears. In Dupree, he was an activemember of the American Legion andhe met many lifelong friends that be-came dear to him. He continued tobe active outdoors and enjoyed hunt-ing for grouse, pheasants, ducks,deer and elk. His wife Genna sharedDon’s love for fishing, and the fam-ily often vacationed in the BlackHills with their camper and boat.

Upon returning to Nome in the90s, Don bartended at the Gold DustSaloon, volunteered at the VFW Post9569, and most recently bartended atthe Polar Bar, where he had goneinto business with his long-timefriend Tony Krier.

Don was always a true gentleman,and his welcoming smile will begreatly missed, as well as his senseof humor, quick wit, his kindnessand his generosity. He was a very

loving husband, father and friend.Don is survived by his daughter,

Cherie Lynn Liston of Nome, hisbrother Doyce Liston of Illinois, andother family in South Dakota. Donwas preceded in death by his wifeGenna Liston, his parents Fred andNorma Liston, and his brother Den-nis Liston.

Job KokochurukNuG-Ga-chaq

April 8, 1917—December 1,2008

Born on April 8, 1917 at CapeDarby in Golovin Bay, Job with hissiblings and his parents spent theearly days of his life in and along theFish River drainage. There helearned to hunt, fish, and live the tra-ditional subsistence lifestyle of theFish River people; a skill he retainedthroughout the remainder of his life.

He served his country duringWorld War II and was stationed atAdak, where he was a heavy equip-ment operator. After discharge, Jobattended a seminary school in Win-nipeg, Canada which prepared himfor serving the ministry with hiswife, Mary, who was a licensedpractical nurse.

Upon returning to Alaska, heserved as a pastor for the EvangelicalMission Covenant Church in HooperBay and several other villages.Though he and his wife had no bio-logical children, they opened theirhearts and their home to two daugh-ters, Alice Kokochuruk now of Col-orado, and Margaret (Kokochuruk)Noatak of Southwest Alaska.

Job was involved with the SeniorCitizens Center of Nome until healthissues forced him to retire. He wasalso a very articulate interviewer ofelders from the Kawerak region in aproject to document and preserve theoral history and stories of the region

before it was lost to posterity. Jobalso served on the Kawerak Elder’sAdvisory Committee for a number ofyears.

Throughout Job’s life he remindedfaithful to his religious beliefs inpractice as well as in the spokenword. He could be called upon dur-ing times of hardship and in joyfuloccasions to offer up prayers, whichwere at once moving, and a source ofinspiration.

When his wife Mary became tooill to care for herself, Job quietly andwith much compassion for her, pro-vided care for her at home until herpassing.

Job is survived by his sister, Mrs.Frances Johnson, of Nome; hisdaughters, Margaret Noatak andAlice Kokochuruk, as well as manynieces and nephews and extendedrelatives throughout Alaska. In ad-dition to his wife, Mary, he was pre-ceded in death by his parents

Matthew and Eunice Kokochuruk;and his siblings Bertha, Charley,Everet, Edwin, Belinda and Rosa.

Job died quietly at 6:39 a.m. onDecember 1, at the Quyana Care fa-cility in Nome.

Dale Robert BlatchfordAnchorage resident Dale Robert

Blatchford, 45, died Nov. 30 atAlaska Regional Hospital.

Service was at the Palmer MooseLodge with the Rev. Rocky from St.John’s Lutheran Church officiating.

Dale was born Dec. 8, 1962 inPalmer to Henry “Doc” Blatchfordand Irene “Jean” Irons.

His employment brought him tomany communities within Alaska.He married Effie “Jeanie” Wassillieon Aug. 4, 1996. He lived in Palmer,Delta Junction, South Naknek,Dillingham, Nome and Anchorage.

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Employment

On October 22, at about 8:30 a.m., GambellVPOs received a telephone call from a Gambellresident requesting VPOs pick up Stephan Apan-galook, 18. Investigation revealed Apangalookwas intoxicated and charges are pending for MinorConsuming Alcohol.

On November 20, at 1:00 p.m., AST receiveda report of a disturbance in Gambell. Subsequentinvestigation led to the arrest of Mary Iyakitan, 18,of Gambell, for Minor Consuming Alcohol, Ha-rassment I, and Probation Violation. Iyakitan wasremanded to AMCC. Bail was set at $1,000 plusa third party custodian.

On November 22, at 3:50 p.m., AST receiveda report of a conditions of release violation. In-vestigation continues.

On November 25, Brevig Mission VPSO Win-fred Olanna, Jr. conducted an investigation re-garding Craig Jones, 28, of Brevig Mission, forviolating his conditions of release. Investigationrevealed Jones violated his conditions of releaseby having direct contact with S.O., a 21-year-oldfemale. On November 26, an arrest warrant wasissued for Jones charging him with Violation ofConditions of Release.

On November 29, at 3:37 a.m., AST receiveda report of a suicide attempt in Gambell. A 19-year-old female was subsequently transported toa hospital in Nome for treatment of non life-threat-ening injuries.

On November 29, at 10:30 a.m., Koyuk VPSODavid Slwooko arrested a 17-year-old male juve-nile with an arrest warrant. The juvenile wastransported to Nome and remanded to the NomeYouth Facility.

On November 30, Unalakleet AST received areport from the St. Michael VPO that he arrestedElia Abruska, 24, of St. Michael for a probation vi-olation when he was found highly intoxicated.Abruska was held in St. Michael until he was tele-phonically arraigned and then transported toNome and lodged at AMCC.

On November 30, at 5:09 p.m., Unalakleet

AST received a report of a shooting in Unalakleet.Investigation revealed that a 23-year-old male hadshot himself. The male was treated at the Un-alakleet Clinic and then medivaced to Anchoragefor further treatment. He is expected to survivebut sustained serious injuries. Alcohol was not in-volved.

On December 1, at approximately 12:15 a.m.,Darryl Coffey, 36, of Stebbins, was arrested for As-sault IV DV after the investigation revealed that heassaulted his girlfriend. Darryl Coffey was trans-ported to AMCC.

On December 1, at about 10:00 a.m., BrevigMission VPSO Winfred Olanna, Jr. arrested CraigJones, 28 of Brevig Mission, on arrest warrant2NO-08-864CR, for violating his conditions of re-lease. Jones was transported to Nome where hewas lodged at AMCC.

On December 1, at approximately 10:00 p.m.,Anthony Fernandez, 28, of Shishmaref, was ar-rested for Criminal Trespass II and DisorderlyConduct after the investigation revealed he wasintoxicated and refused to leave the school.

On December 2, at 11:30 a.m., AST discov-ered that Jonathan Moses, 24, of Elim, violated hiscourt order appointing him as his brotherʼs thirdparty custodian which requires him to be in 24-hour sight or sound of his brother and to report anyviolations. Moses was subsequently charged withViolation of Custodianʼs Duties.

On December 2, at 2:40 p.m., AST arrestedAaron Moses, 27, of Elim, for Violating Conditionsof Release. Moses was remanded to AMCC with$1,000 bail.

On December 3, at about 12:30 a.m., GambellVPSO and VPOs responded to a Gambell resi-dence in response to a reported disturbance.Joseph Nupowhotuk, 39, of Gambell, was con-tacted and subsequently arrested for Probation Vi-olation. Nupowhotuk was transported to Nomewhere he was lodged at AMCC. Alcohol was afactor.

Trooper Beat

11/24Charlie Kowchee, DOB: 11/22/63, received a

Summons to Appear.12/1Andrew Kunayak, DOB: 2/27/72, was arrested

and booked into AMCC for Assault in the FourthDegree.

Katherine Iyapana, DOB: 3/10/74, was ar-rested and booked into AMCC for Criminal Tres-pass in the Second Degree and Criminal Mischiefin the 5th Degree.

Nickolas Bloodgood, DOB: 6/10/63, was ar-rested and booked into AMCC for Assault in the4th Degree and Domestic Violence.

12/2A Koyuk male was transported to AMCC on a

Title 47, Protective Custody Hold.Harlan Kingeekuk, DOB: 8/12/60, was arrested

and booked into AMCC for Disorderly Conduct.A Nome male was transported to the hospital

on a title 47, Protective Custody Hold.12/3Dannita Malewotkuk, DOB: 2/18/86, was ar-

rested and booked into AMCC for Assault in theFourth Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Violation ofConditions of Probation.

An Elim male was transported to the hospitalon a title 47, Protective Custody Hold.

12/4Nicholas Pete, DOB: 4/3/64, was arrested and

booked into AMCC for Violation of Conditions ofProbation.

Dan Koonook, DOB: 1/25/56, was arrestedand booked into AMCC for Violation of Conditionsof Probation and Violation of Conditions of Re-lease.

12/5A Nome female was transported to the hospi-

tal on a title 47, Protective Custody Hold.12/6Ralene Keith, DOB: 11/5/87, was arrested and

booked into AMCC on a Bench Warrant.Orville Ahkinga, DOB: 12/3/66, was arrested

and booked into AMCC for Assault in the FourthDegree, Domestic Violence and Violation of Con-ditions of Release.

12/7Lyle Okinello, DOB: 11/13/68, was arrested

and booked into AMCC for Criminal Trespass inthe Second Degree.

12/8Timothy Brown, DOB: 12/22/83, was arrested

and booked into AMCC for Assault in the FourthDegree, Domestic Violence.

Kenneth Smith, DOB: 11/22/87, was arrestedand booked into AMCC for Violation of Conditionsof Probation.

Perry Olanna DOB 8/23/63, was arrested abdbooked into AMCC for Violation of Conditions ofProbation.

Seawall

St. Michael Native CorporationSaint Michael Native Corporation (SMNC) hasbegun its reconveyance program under 14(c ) ofthe Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. The re-conveyances will be for land around Saint Michaelwhich was occupied by individuals/organizationson December 18, 1971 as either: (1), a primaryplace of residence; (2), primary place of business;(3), subsistence campsite; (4), headquarters forreindeer husbandry; or (5), site of a nonprofit or-ganization.Application forms and further information areavailable from:

John Pius Henry Jr, SMNC Land PlannerP.O. Box 59049Saint Michael, AK 99659Telephone: (907) 923-2594Email: SMNCLandPlanner@gmail.commySpace: www.myspace.com/smnclandplan-ner

The myspace site will contain copies of the docu-ments and relevant posting information.Starting July 18, 2008, applications will be ac-cepted until December 17, 2008.

10/9, 10/30, 11/6, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATEOF ALASKA

THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOMEIn the Matter of:R.A. 10/14/90 )P.A. 10/10/94 )R.A. 12/27/92 )

Children Under the Age )of Eighteen (18) Years. )Case Nos. 2NO 08-10/11/12 CN

SUMMONSTo:Robert SavageUnknown Address

BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF ALASKA youare hereby summoned to appear before the Su-perior Court for the State of Alaska in a ChildrenʼsProceeding to be held at Nome, in the Second Ju-dicial District, State of Alaska, 113 Front St, Room230, on January 15, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., and to bethen and there subject to the orders of this courtin a matter affecting said children who are the sub-ject of a petition filed in this court under the provi-sions of AS 47.10.010—230, a copy of whichpetition is attached hereto and made a part of thissummons as though set forth in full herein.You, or the above named children, have the rightto be represented by an attorney at the hearing, orat any other hearing, held in this matter. If youwant an attorney, but cannot afford one, the courtwill appoint an attorney to represent you, or thechildren or both you and the children as the casemay be, at state expense.The court has the power to terminate the relation-ship of parent and child, should the facts warrantsuch action, and you are hereby advised of thatpossibility.In the event you fail to appear in accordance withthe foregoing summons, you may give up yourright to support or oppose the petition.DATED at Anchorage, Alaska this October 8,2008.CLERK OF THE TRIAL COURTSBy:Deputy Clerk11/20-27, 12/4-11

BERING STRAIT SCHOOL DISTRICTREQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Bering Strait School District is requesting Pro-posals / Statements of Qualifications from inter-ested General Contractors for participation in the“team-build” construction method for design andremodel of the High School and replacement ofthe Gymnasium in Unalakleet, Alaska. Proposalswill be received at Kumin Associates, 808 E St,Suite 200, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 until 2:00 PMDecember 16, 2008. Proposals will be reviewedand scored by selection committee and will not bepublicly opened or read aloud.A pre-proposal conference will be held at KuminAssociates, Wednesday, December 9, 2008, at

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Missing

MISSING— Pictured above is Guy Shutz, DOB 11/21/86, 6 ft

tall, 175 lbs, blue eyes , brown hair. Last seen July 8 in Seward.

Possibly heading to Anchorage, Fairbanks or Kodiak. His par-

ents need to know about his safety and well-being. Contact them

at 775-376-107 or email shutz@sbcglobal.net if you have seen

him.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 13THE NOME NUGGET

2008 Annual NomeKennel Club GeneralMeeting

• Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008 • 6 p.m. • Nome Council Chambers/City Hall

http://www.nomekennelclub.com

• December 13, 2008 • 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.• Nome Mini Convention Center

The IRA council will convene a meetingof the membership at 1:30 p.m. to befollowed by a potluck.

Hope to see you there!

King Island NativeCommunity IRA

Council Elections

12/4, 12/11

Reminder: City of Nome issued Licenses and Permits for2008 expire on 12/31/08. The following Licenses andPermits should now be renewed for 2009:

• Sales Tax License • Health Permit• Hotel/Motel License• Pulltab License• Resale Certificate• Animal License• Chauffeur’s License • Taxi Cab License • Motor Bus License

IT IS ALSO TIME TO APPLY FOR EXEMPTIONS FOR:

Municipal Tax Exemption - DUE by February 2, 2009Senior Citizen/Disabled Veteran’s Property Tax Exemption- DUE February 2, 2009

Contact the City Clerk’s office if you have questions 443-6663

Public Notice

12/4, 12/11, 12/25

The applications MUST be filed annually withthe City Clerk and are due by Feb. 2, 2009. Allhomeowners 65 and older by 12/31/08 andwidows or widowers over 60 of previouslyqualified applicants are eligible to apply.The 2009 application forms are availableonline at www.nomealaska.org or byrequest from the City Clerks office bycalling 443-6612. Applications must bereturned by Feb. 2, 2009.

Public Information NoticeSenior Citizen/Disabled VeteranProperty Tax Exemption applicationdeadline and qualifications:

12/11, 12/18, 1/15, 1/22

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

Gambell Formerly Used Defense Site

Project Closeout Reports

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, announces the release of two

documents relating to the Gambell FUDS on St. Lawrence Island:

Project Closeout Report - Hazardous, Toxic, or Radioactive Waste (HTRW)

Project Closeout Report - Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP)

These reports summarize the response actions completed in Gambell to address

contaminated media and small arms ammunition concerns. Copies of the report are

available at the Information Repositories in Nome (UAF-Northwest Campus Library),

Savoonga (City Hall), Gambell (Sivuqaq Lodge), and Anchorage (ARLIS - UAA

Campus Library).

For more information please contact: Mr. Carey Cossaboom, Project Manager

P.O. Box 6898 (CEPOA-PM-ESP)

Elmendorf AFB, Alaska 99506-0898

(907) 753-2689

2:00 PM at the office of Kumin Associates. Pro-posers are not required to attend.Project Scope: The Unalakleet High School/Gym-nasium Project includes demolition and replace-ment of the gymnasium, locker rooms, musicroom and weight room - approximately 11,550 SF.It also includes a remodel of approximately 13,800SF including high school areas, utility building andwood shop. Work will include minor site develop-ment and utility extensions. The existing and newconstruction is International Building Code (IBC)Type V-B, non-rated, with a sprinkler systemthroughout as required per State of Alaska man-date for education buildings. Wood structuralmembers will be used, with interior wood/metalstud partitions and a metal roof and insulated ex-terior walls.The project also includes pre-construction serv-ices to assist the design team in completion of theConstruction Documents. A guaranteed maximumprice (GMP) based on completed design devel-opment documents will be required. Pre-con-struction activities are planned to begin in January2009. Construction is anticipated to begin in May2009, with completion of the entire facility sched-uled for August 2010.Copies of the complete Request for Proposalsmay be obtained at the following location, uponreceipt of a non-refundable payment of $20.00 perset, plus a $10.00 fee if mailing is required. Makechecks payable to Kumin Associates, Inc.Kumin Associates, Inc.808 E Street, Suite 200Anchorage, Alaska 99501Tel. 907-272-8833Fax. 907-272-7733No proposal will be accepted unless the BeringStrait School District has formally issued an RFPto the proposer. The Bering Strait School Districtreserves the right to waive any informality or to re-ject any and all proposals.12/4, 12/11

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA

SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOMECASE NO: 2NO-08-00250CI

ORDER FOR HEARING,PUBLICATION AND POSTING

In the Matter of a Change of Name for:Peter Onosaʼi Curtis Ellanna,Current name of Minor.Notice of Petition to Change NameA petition has been filed in the Superior court(Case #2NO-08-00250CI) requesting a namechange from (current name) Peter Onosaʼi CurtisEllanna to Peter Onosaʼi Ellanna. A hearing onthis request will be held on February 10, 2009 at4:00 pm at Nome Courthouse, 113 Front StreetPO Box 1110 Nome, AK.12/4-11-18-25

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATEOF ALASKASECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT AT NOMEIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:

ALBERTO S. CABRERA,Deceased.

Case No. 2NO-08-44 PR

NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given Christina Cabrera hasbeen appointed personal representative of theabove-entitled estate. All persons having claimsagainst said deceased are required to presenttheir claims within four months after the date offirst publication of this notice or said claims will beforever barred. Claims must be presented toChristina Cabrera, c/o Lewis & Thomas, P.C., Box

61, Nome, Alaska 99762, or filed with this Court atP.O. Box 1110, Nome, Alaska 99762. DATED this 25th day of November, 2008.

H. Conner Thomas, ABA#8006049Attorney for Personal Representative12/4, 12/8, 12/11

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On behalf of the friends and colleagues of Lloyd Baisdell, Iwould like to publicly express our most sincere gratitude tothe Nome EMS and Law Enforcement personel for their rapidresponse and dilligent attempts to save the life of our dearfriend Lloyd. On November 24 Lloyd suffered a massive heartattack at the Bering Air terminal while embarking on a flightto the Kupol Gold Mine in Chokota. Travelling through Nomeon our way to and from work in Chukotka, we always appreci-ate the warm hospitality and special character of the people ofNome while we are far from our families and homes. Whileweʼve lost a dear friend and co-worker we gain a small pieceof mind knowing that the men and women of Nome EMS andLaw Enforcement are close at hand, and the support of theNome community is behind them. Your service and hospital-ity are deeply appreciated.Kind regards,Todd HoffmanPost Falls, Idaho

dent who loved hunting, fishing andtrapping. He played for PalmerYouth Activities from teeball to all-stars, football and basketball.

His family wrote, “Dale had alaugh that would fill a room fromwall to wall.”

He is survived by his parents, DocBlatchford, and Irene “Jean” andDonald Snovel of Palmer; wife,Jeanie Blatchford of South Naknek;son, Uriah Blatchford of SouthNaknek; stepson, Travis Wassillie ofSouth Naknek; stepdaughter, CrystalWassillie of Anchorage; adoptedson, Byron Blatchford-Peterson ofAnchorage; sisters, Karen (Jake)MacDonald of Wasilla and IsabellaBlatchford of Washington; brothers,Craig and Glen Blatchford ofPalmer, Henry (Waynette) Lax ofWashington; six grandchildren;nephew, Nathan Lax of Washington;nieces, Stevie Blatchford of SouthDakota, Amanda Lax of California,and Holly, Olivia and Isabella Blakeof Wasilla; and numerous other fam-ily members including dear UncleJack.

Donations may be sent to theWells Fargo account #2272544459.Friends may send condolences to theSnovels, 1260 S. Badger Road,Palmer 99645.

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David “Dave”AllenBergsrud

David Bergsrud, 66, died peace-fully in his sleep December 4 at hishome. He was born February 2, 1942in Spring Grove, Minnesota. He wasthe fifth of six children born to Wal-ter and Luverne (Bryant) Bergsrud.He graduated from Spring GroveHigh School in Minnesota in 1960.He was employed with Mansfield,Inc. and continued living in SpringGrove until 1964 when he drove his1956 Pontiac up the Alaska Highwayto Alaska where he was employed atWestern Geophysical in Anchorage.Dave married Gail (Holty) Modjeski

in 1968 and together they had twochildren. He moved to Nome in thelate ‘70s when he became a partnerwith Thrasher and Associates. Afterretiring, he found enjoyment in play-ing cards and driving for CheckerCab Company in Nome. His familysaid Dave was a lifelong “wheelerand dealer,” buying and selling carsas a young man and a willing traderof whatever you wanted to traderight up until the day he died.

He is survived by his daughterTanya (Gerry) Ryan of Trempealeau,WI, and his son, Shawn (Jennie)Bergsrud of Winona, MN. He hasfive beloved granddaughters,Shelby, Shyanne, and Shaysie Ryan,and Hailey and Miranda Bergsrud;two sisters, Berthana (Peter) Wirthof Spring Grove, Minnesota, and Lu-Cinda Thomas of Four Oaks, NC;two brothers, Wesley (Peggy)Bergsrud of Anchorage, and DaryelBergsrud also of Anchorage; and nu-merous nieces and nephews. He ispreceded in death by his parents andsister LaDeane Dahle.

Memorial Services were held inNome Alaska at Our SaviorLutheran Church on December 9 andin Minnesota December 13 at Trin-ity Lutheran in Spring Grove fol-lowed by burial at the West EndTrinity Cemetery.

David “Dave”Allen Bergsrud

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Public NoticeO-08-12-01 AN ORDINANCE OF THE NOME CITY COUNCIL,NOME, ALASKA, PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY SALESTAX EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN GROCERY ITEMS IN-TENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTIONThis ordinance had first reading at a Regular meeting of theNome City Council on December 8th, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. andwas passed to second reading, public hearing and final pas-sage at a regular meeting of the Council scheduled for Decem-ber 22nd, at 7:30 PM in City Council Chambers of City Halllocated at 102 Division Street. Copies of the ordinances areavailable in the office of the City Clerk.

12/11, 12/18

14 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 THE NOME NUGGET

Week ending 12/5Civil

Noyakuk, Diana vs. Jungers, David; DV: Both ExParte & Long TermDexter, Maria vs. Dexter, Christopher; DV: Both ExParte & Long Term

Small ClaimsNo Small Claims filed

Week ending 12/5State of Alaska v. Bryce Green (3/2/89); Notice of Dismissal; Minor Consuming/Pos-

session Alcohol; Filed by the DAs Office 12/2/08.State of Alaska v. Marvin Kulowiyi (1/1/77); Notice of Dismissal; Petition to Revoke Pro-

bation #1; PTR filed on 10/22/08; Filed by the DAs office 12/2/08.State of Alaska v. David R. Pettigrew (10/21/43); Notice of Dismissal—Petition to Re-

voke Probation filed 10/27/99; PTR filed on 10/27/99; Filed by the DAs Office11/10/08.

State of Alaska v. Yvonne Aukon (2/5/89); Count 2: Habitual Minor Consuming or inPossession or Control of Alcoholic Beverage; Date of offense: 11/10/08; State dis-missed Counts: count 1 (001); 90 days, 45 days suspended; Unsuspended 45 daysshall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100suspended; Shall pay $50 within 10 days to: AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Po-lice Training Surcharge: $50 due within 10 days; Pay total of $50 to Nome Clerk ofCourt by 10 days; Community Work: Complete 96 hours of community work serv-ice and submit proof of completion to the Nome Clerk of Court within 120 days; Dri-verʼs License or Permit: Revoked for 6 months, concurrent with any DMVadministrative actin; Shall immediately surrender license/permit to court; Probationuntil her 21st birthday; Shall not consume inhalants, or possess or consume con-trolled substances or alcoholic beverages; Shall surrender any license/permit, payfine and surcharge, show proof of community work service; Shall submit to war-rantless breath test at request of peace officer and may be arrested without a war-rant for probation violation; Failure to comply with community work, evaluation,education or treatment requirements will result in an extra 6 months revocation ofdriverʼs license.

State of Alaska v. Fredric Saccheus (8/28/89); 2NO-08-458CR Notice of Dismissal;Charge 001: MCA; Filed by the DAs Office 11/26/08.

State of Alaska v. Fredric F. Saccheus (8/28/89); 2NO-08-757CR Minor Consuming Al-coholic Beverage; Date of offense: 10/24/08; Fined $300 with $100 suspended;Shall pay $200 to Nome Clerk of Court, or show proof of completing 66 hours ofcommunity work service, by 2/1/09; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment11/26/08); Shall not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled sub-stances or alcoholic beverages; Shall pay the fine or show proof of community workservice, as ordered.

State of Alaska v. Christopher Hanson Miklahook (1/13/89); 2NO-08-460CR Count 1:Harassment 2°; Date of offense: 7/4/08; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State:counts 2 (002); Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 60days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsus-pended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Sur-charge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until 11/26/09;Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless ar-rest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations oflaw; Shall not possess or consume alcohol or marijuana; Subject to warrantlessbreath testing at request of any peace officer.

State of Alaska v. Christopher H. Miklahook (1/13/89); 2NO-08-460CR Count 3: MinorConsuming Alcoholic Beverage; Date of offense: 7/4/08; Fined $300 with $100 sus-pended; Shall pay $200 to Nome Clerk of Court, or show proof of completing 66hours of community work service, by 2/1/09; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment11/26/08); Shall not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled sub-stances or alcoholic beverages; Shall pay the fine or show proof of community workservice, as ordered.

State of Alaska v. John Penetac (11/12/64); Criminal Trespass 2°; Date of offense:11/25/08; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 0 dayssuspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall be served with defendant remanded toAMCC; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay$50 through this court within 10 days; Shall comply with all court orders by the dead-lines stated.

State of Alaska v. Christopher Acoman (1/8/74); Order and Conditions of Release; Ex-ecute following bonds: Performance Bond (non-corporate) in the amount of $750;100% cash; Obey following conditions: Follow condition of probation; Appear at allscheduled hearings unless excused; Obey all local, state and federal laws and or-dinances; Notify court in writing of any change in residence or mailing address; NextCourt Hearing: 12/17/08, 1:30 p.m., Nome.

State of Alaska v. Elsie Weyanna (3/28/55); Dismissal; Count 1: Liquor ImportationInto Local Option Area, Chg. Nbr. 1; Count 2: Transporting Alcohol by Carrier toDry Area, Chg. Nbr. 2; Filed by the Office of Special Prosecutions and Appeals12/3/08.

State of Alaska v. Ada Olanna (2/26/83); Dismissal; Count 1: Liquor Importation IntoLocal Option Area, (FEL), Chg. Nbr. 1; Count 2: Trafficking in Liquor Without a Li-cense or Permit in a Local Option Area, (FELC), Chg. Nbr. 2; Count 3: Transport-ing Alcohol by Carrier to Dry Area, Chg. Nbr. 3; Filed by the Office of SpecialProsecutions and Appeals 12/3/08.

State of Alaska v. Clarence Olanna (11/8/87); Dismissal; Count 1: License or PermitRequired, (FELC), Chg. Nbr. 1; Count 2: Liquor Importation Into Local OptionArea, (MISD), Chg. Nbr. 2; Count 3: Transporting Alcohol by Carrier to Dry Area,Chg. Nbr. 3; Count 4: Minor Consuming/Possession Alcohol, Chg. Nbr. 4; Filed bythe Office of Special Prosecutions and Appeals 12/3/08.

State of Alaska v. Jamie Kakoona (11/13/83); Dismissal; Count 1: Liquor ImportationInto Local Option Area, (MISD), Chg. Nbr. 1; Count 2: Transporting Alcohol byCarrier to Dry Area, Chg. Nbr. 2; Filed by the Office of Special Prosecutions andAppeals 12/3/08.

State of Alaska v. Brandon Schmid (10/10/84); Notice of Dismissal; Charge 001:Criminal Mischief Fifth Degree; Filed by the DAs Office 12/4/08.

State of Alaska v. Nicholas Pete (4/30/64); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN:110826594; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probation modified as fol-lows: Shall not remain in or return to Nome without written permission from theCourt, except for medical reasons; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 20days, remanded into custody; Must pay the suspended $100 jail surcharge to theAGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of probation in the originaljudgment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Justin L. Katcheak (1/16/85); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation;ATN: 109523736; Defendant refusing probation; Probation terminated; Suspendedjail term revoked and imposed: All remaining time, remanded into custody.

State of Alaska v. Marsha Lee (7/5/72); 2NO-08-692CR Order to Modify or Revoke Pro-bation; ATN: 110698677; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probationmodified as follows: Shall be assessed for alcohol treatment by 1/14/09; Suspendedjail term revoked and imposed: 10 days, remanded into custody; All other terms andconditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Marsha Lee (7/5/72); 2NO-08-709CR Order to Modify or Revoke Pro-bation; ATN: 110698767; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probationmodified as follows: Shall be assessed for alcohol treatment by 1/14/09; All otherterms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Antonia Penayah (8/28/86); Harassment 2°; Date of offense:10/25/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exon-erated; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended;Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Po-lice Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probationuntil 12/5/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject towarrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit noviolations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor enter or remain on thepremises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at requestof any peace officer for alcohol.

State of Alaska v. Troy Patrick Apatiki (1/20/86); Importation of Alcohol; Date of offense:9/28/08; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 30 days, 27 dayssuspended; Unsuspended 72 hours shall be served with defendant reporting toAMCC by 1/31/09; Fine: $1,500 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $1,500fine through Nome Trial Courts by 11/1/09; Forfeit alcohol to State; Jail Surcharge:$150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Col-lections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through thiscourt within 10 days; Probation until 12/4/09; Shall comply with all court orders bythe deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or con-

sume alcohol in any dry or damp community; Person and baggage subject to war-rantless search at any airport; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of theseconditions of probation.

State of Alaska v. Kevin Miller (3/24/54); Drunken Person on Licensed Premises; Dateof offense: 11/1/08; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; Jail Sur-charge: $100 with $100 suspended; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50through this court within 10 days; Probation 6 months; Shall comply with all courtorders by the deadlines stated; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not con-sume alcohol to excess.

State of Alaska v. John Shelikoff (1/30/92); 2UT-08-47CR Notice of Dismissal; Charge001: Minor Consuming Alcohol; Filed by the DAs Office 12/1/08.

State of Alaska v. John Shelikoff (1/30/92); 2NO-08-442CR Repeat Minor ConsumingAlcoholic Beverage; Date of offense: 6/20/08; Fined $1,000 with $500 suspended;Shall pay $500 to Nome Clerk of Court by 9/1/09; Shall complete 48 hours of com-munity work and submit proof of completion to the Nome Clerk of court within 120days; Driverʼs license or permit is hereby revoked for 90 days, concurrent with anyDMV administrative action; Such license shall be immediately surrendered to thecourt; Probation until 1/30/13; Shall not consume inhalants or possess or consumecontrolled substances or alcoholic beverages; Shall surrender any license or per-mit, pay the fine, and show proof of community work service, as ordered; Failure tocomply with community work, evaluation, education or treatment requirements willresult in an extra 6 months revocation of driverʼs license.

State of Alaska v. John Shelikoff (1/30/92); 2NO-08-603CR Minor Consuming AlcoholicBeverage; Date of offense: 8/23/08; Fined $300 with $100 suspended; Shall pay$200 to Nome Clerk of Court, or show proof of completing 66 hours of communitywork service, by 6/1/09; Probation until 6/1/09; Shall not consume inhalants or pos-sess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages; Shall pay the fineas ordered.

State of Alaska v. Patrick Okitkon (3/12/94); Minor Consuming Alcoholic Beverage;Date of offense: 8/1/08; Fined $400 with $200 suspended; Shall pay $200 to NomeClerk of Court, or show proof of completing 66 hours of community work service, by4/1/09; Shall attend Alcohol Information School at his own expense and show proofof completion to court within 90 days; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment11/28/08); Shall not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled sub-stances or alcoholic beverages; Shall pay the fine or show proof of community workservice, as ordered; Shall show proof of completing Alcohol Information School if or-dered.

State of Alaska v. Jeffrey Paniptchuk (12/30/88); Minor Consuming Alcoholic Bever-age; Date of offense: 9/4/08; Fined $300 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $200 toNome Clerk of Court by 2/1/09; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment 12/4/08);Shall not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled substances or al-coholic beverages; Shall pay the fine as ordered.

State of Alaska v. Lynne Lee Noongwook (5/21/73); Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense:9/28/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exon-erated; 90 days, 60 days suspended; Unsuspended 30 days shall be served withdefendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shallpay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; PoliceTraining Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until12/4/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war-rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no vi-olations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall notcontact, directly or indirectly, S.N. without consent; Shall not possess or consumealcohol, nor have alcohol in his residence, nor enter or remain on the premises ofany bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of any peaceofficer and warrantless search of residence for alcohol.

State of Alaska v. Harold Tactacan (6/10/82); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation;Misconduct Involving Controlled Substance 4°; Violated conditions of probation by2nd Suppl. PTRP (8/30/08); Conditions of probation modified as follows: Readmit;Suspended jail term must now be served: 10 months, C.T.S.—Consider placementin CRC after defendant has served more then half—look at history prior to deter-mining; Must pay suspended $100 jail surcharge because defendant was taken tojail in connection with this probation revocation or is being ordered to serve time injail for the revocation; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judg-ment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Willie Curtis Foster (12/21/79); Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense:10/16/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exon-erated; 90 days, 90 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended;Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Po-lice Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probationuntil 12/4/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject towarrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit noviolations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall notpossess or consume alcohol, nor have alcohol in his residence, nor enter or remainon the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing atrequest of any peace officer and warrantless search of residence for alcohol.

State of Alaska v. Joseph Nupowhotuk (2/8/69); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation;ATN: 110698029; Defendant refusing probation; Probation terminated; Suspendedjail term revoked and imposed: All remaining time, remanded into custody.

State of Alaska v. Gerald Ozenna (7/7/72); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN:110064015; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extended to 12/2/09; Mustpay the suspended $100 jail surcharge to the AGs Office, Anchorage; All other termsand conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Lloyd Kiyutelluk (6/14/67); Reckless Driving; Date of offense: 8/15/08;Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 60days, 60 days suspended; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through thiscourt within 10 days; Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 suspended; Driverʼs license,privilege to obtain a license and to operate a motor vehicle are revoked for 30 daysconcurrent with DMV action; Any license or permit shall be immediately surrenderedto the court; Probation until 11/28/09; Comply with all court orders listed above bythe deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for violation of probation; No vi-olations of law, Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Subject to warrantless breathtesting at request of any peace officer for a period of 1 year from date of this judg-ment (11/28/08).

State of Alaska v. Nicholas William Tom (2/24/81); 2NO-07-457CR Order to Modify orRevoke Probation; ATN: 109422522; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions ofprobation modified as follows: Shall perform 30 hours of community work servicewithin the next six months and submit proof of completion to the Court; Probationextended to 11/28/09; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judg-ment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Nicholas W. Tom (2/24/81); 2NO-07-634CR Order to Modify or Re-voke Probation; ATN: 110825289; Violated conditions of probation; Probation ex-tended to 11/28/09; All other terms and conditions of probation in the originaljudgment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Shaun Silook (5/6/78); Assault 4°; DV; Date of offense: 11/15/08;Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 180days, 120 days suspended; Unsuspended 60 days shall be served with defendantremanded to AMCC; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsus-pended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Sur-charge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until 12/1/10;Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless ar-rest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations oflaw, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not possess orconsume alcohol, nor have alcohol in his residence, nor enter or remain on thepremises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breath testing at requestof any peace officer and warrantless search of residence for alcohol; Not be wherealcohol is present.

State of Alaska v. Mark Miklahook (4/14/66); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation;ATN: 108380898; Violated conditions of probation; Conditions of probation modifiedas follows: Shall participate in the recommended treatment, counseling, and aftercare through Village Based Counseling; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed:3 days, not to exceed time served; Must pay the suspended $100 jail surcharge tothe AGs Office, Anchorage; All other terms and conditions of probation in the origi-nal judgment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Wilson Oozeva (6/18/53); 2NO-08-705CR Count 2: Disorderly Con-duct; Date of offense: 10/9/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dis-missed by State: count 1 (001); Any appearance or performance bond isexonerated; 10 days, 0 days suspended; Unsuspended 10 days have been servedconsecutive to case 2NO-08-782CR; Jail Surcharge: $50 with $0 suspended; Shallpay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; PoliceTraining Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days.

State of Alaska v. Wilson Oozeva (6/18/53); 2NO-08-7782R Violating Release Condi-tions; Date of offense: 10/29/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or per-formance bond is exonerated; 60 days, 40 days suspended; Unsuspended 20 daysshall not exceed time served; Jail Surcharge: $100 with $100 suspended; PoliceTraining Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until

12/2/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to war-rantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall not possessor consume alcohol in any dry or damp community, nor have alcohol in his resi-dence, nor enter ore remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store or be wherealcohol is present; Subject to warrantless breath testing at request of any peace of-ficer and warrantless search of residence for alcohol in such community.

State of Alaska v. Eleanor Amaktoolik (10/18/74); False Information or Report; Date ofoffense: 9/30/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond isexonerated; 30 days, 30 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 sus-pended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, An-chorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days;Probation until 11/28/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated;Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, nor enteror remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantless breathtesting at request of any peace officer for alcohol; Subject to warrantless arrest forany violation of these conditions of probation.

State of Alaska v. Timothy Henry (7/3/85); 2NO-08-707CR Count 1: Assault 4°; DV;Date of offense: 10/10/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dismissedby State: count 2 (002); Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 90days, 90 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay un-suspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police TrainingSurcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days; Probation until 12/4/09;Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless ar-rest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations oflaw, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence; Shall not contact, di-rectly or indirectly, S.S. without consent; Shall not possess or consume alcohol, norenter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrantlessbreath testing at request of any peace officer.

State of Alaska v. Timmy Lee Henry (7/3/85); 2NO-08-880CR Count 1: Violating Re-lease Conditions; Date of offense: 12/3/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appear-ance or performance bond is exonerated; 90 days, 75 days suspended;Unsuspended 15 days shall be served with defendant remanded to AMCC; Jail Sur-charge: $100 with $100 suspended; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50through this court within 10 days; Probation until 12/4/09; Shall comply with all courtorders by the deadlines stated; Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation ofthese conditions of probation; Shall commit no violations of law; Shall not contact,directly or indirectly, S.S. without consent; Shall not possess or consume alcohol,nor enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject to warrant-less breath testing at request of any peace officer for alcohol.

State of Alaska v. Tina M. Raymond (1/10/89); Minor Consuming Alcoholic Beverage;Date of offense: 11/10/08; Fined $300 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $200 toNome Clerk of Court by 1/31/09; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment 12/4/08);Shall not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled substances or al-coholic beverages; Shall pay the fine.

State of Alaska v. Faye Okpowruk (12/4/91); Minor Consuming Alcoholic Beverage;Date of offense: 10/15/08; Fined $300 with $100 suspended; Shall pay $200 toNome Clerk of Court by 1/31/09; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment 12/4/08);Shall not consume inhalants or possess or consume controlled substances or al-coholic beverages; Shall pay the fine as ordered.

State of Alaska v. Jesse D. Weyiouanna (12/4/90); Minor Consuming or in Possess orControl of Alcoholic Beverage; Date of offense: 11/1/08; Fined $300 with $100 sus-pended; Shall pay $200 to Nome Clerk of Court by 1/31/09; Probation for 1 year(date of judgment 12/4/08); Shall not consume inhalants or possess or consumecontrolled substances or alcoholic beverages; Shall pay the fine as ordered.

State of Alaska v. Jonathan Davis (10/31/89); Minor Consuming or in Possess or Con-trol of Alcoholic Beverage; Date of offense: 10/9/08; Fined $400 with $200 sus-pended; Shall pay $200 to Nome Clerk of Court by 1/31/09; Alcohol forfeited toState; Probation for 1 year (date of judgment 12/4/08); Shall not consume inhalantsor possess or consume controlled substances or alcoholic beverages; Shall paythe fine as ordered.

State of Alaska v. Raymond Larsen (8/27/63); 2NO-06-451CR Order to Modify or Re-voke Probation; ATN: 109520901; Violated conditions of probation; No Action Taken;All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Raymond Larsen (8/27/63); 2NO-08-512CR Notice of Dismissal;Charge 001: Assault 4°; Charge 002: Assault 4°; Filed by the DAs Office 12/4/08.

State of Alaska v. Edward Anasogak (11/2/80); Criminal Trespass 1°; DV; Date of of-fense: 11/29/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performance bond isexonerated; 30 days, 30 days suspended; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 sus-pended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, An-chorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50 through this court within 10 days;Probation until 12/3/09; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlines stated;Subject to warrantless arrest for any violation of these conditions of probation; Shallcommit no violations of law, assaultive or disorderly conduct, or domestic violence;Shall not contact, directly or indirectly, or return to the residence of S.O. withoutconsent; Shall not possess or consume alcohol; Subject to warrantless breath test-ing at request of any peace officer.

State of Alaska v. Michelle Keene (6/11/68); Count 3: Criminal Mischief 4°; DV; Date ofoffense: 3/3/08; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State: counts 1, 2 (001, 002); Anyappearance or performance bond is exonerated; 120 days, 120 days suspended;Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10days to AGs Collections Unit, Anchorage; Police Training Surcharge: Shall pay $50through this court within 10 days; Restitution: Shall pay restitution if any as statedin the Restitution Judgment and shall apply for an Alaska Permanent Fund Divided,if eligible, each year until restitution is paid in full; Amount to be determined within30 days; Probation until 12/2/10; Shall comply with all court orders by the deadlinesstated; Shall commit no violations of law, assaultive conduct, or domestic violence;Participate in and complete recommended treatment and aftercare.

State of Alaska v. Duane Johnson (12/22/89); 2NO-08-4CR Order to Modify or RevokeProbation; ATN: 110062467; Violated conditions of probation; Probation extendedto 11/28/10; Suspended jail term revoked and imposed: 30 days, consecutive to theterm in Case No. 2NO-08-672CR; Remanded into custody; All other term and con-ditions of probation in the original judgment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Duane Johnson (12/22/89); 2NO-08-672CR Count 1: DUI; Date of of-fense: 9/28/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Counts (Charges) Dismissed by State:count 2 (002); Any appearance or performance bond is exonerated; 30 days, 27days suspended; Unsuspended 72 hours shall be served consecutive to count 3and Case 2NO-08-04CR; Fine: $1,500 with $0 suspended; Shall pay unsuspended$1,500 fine through Nome Trial Courts by 11/28/09; Police Training Surcharge: Shallpay $75 through this court within 10 days; Jail Surcharge: $150 with $100 sus-pended; Shall pay unsuspended $50 within 10 days to AGs Collections Unit, An-chorage; Cost of Imprisonment: Shall pay $330 to the SOA at: AGs Collections Unit,Anchorage; Shall be screened for treatment or education by NSBHS, ASAP, or anapproved equivalent agency by 3/1/09, complete the recommended program, andshow proof of completion to the court; Required treatment may include residentialtreatment up to 90 days; Driverʼs license, privilege to obtain a license and to oper-ate a motor vehicle are revoked for 90 days concurrent with DMV action; Any li-cense or permit and identification card shall be immediately surrendered to thecourt; ID Card must be surrendered within 2 working days; Probation until 11/28/10;Comply with all court orders listed above by the deadlines stated; Subject to war-rantless arrest for violation of probation; No violations of law, including DUI, refusalto submit to breathalyzer, operating motor vehicle while license is canceled, sus-pended or revoked or in violation of limitation; Shall not possess or consume alco-hol, nor enter or remain on the premises of any bar or liquor store; Subject towarrantless breath testing at request of any peace officer for a period of 2 yearsfrom date of this judgment (11/28/08); Other: Not be where alcohol is present.

State of Alaska v. Duane Johnson (12/22/89); 2NO-08-672CR Count 3: Assault 4°; DV;Date of offense: 9/28/08; Binding Plea Agreement; Any appearance or performancebond is exonerated; 90 days, 60 days suspended; Unsuspended 30 days shall beserved with defendant remanded to AMCC; Probation until 11/28/10, subject to thefollowing conditions: same as count 1.

State of Alaska v. Don McClain (7/1/49); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN:110697417; Defendant refusing probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jailterm revoked and imposed: All remaining time, remanded into custody.

State of Alaska v. John Saclamana (12/19/81); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation;ATN: 110127132; Violated conditions of probation; Suspended jail term revokedand imposed: Ninety days; forty days from Count 2 and fifty days from Count 1; Re-manded into custody; All other terms and conditions of probation in the original judg-ment remain in effect.

State of Alaska v. Al Koonooka (11/10/65); Order to Modify or Revoke Probation; ATN:109526697; Violated conditions of probation; Probation terminated; Suspended jailterm revoked and imposed: All remaining time, days; Remanded into custody; de-fendantʼs fine due date is extended to 10/1/09.

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ties, families, and persons served.Morris is also building a retire-

ment home in Homer and will not re-main in the region. However, I’mcertain the warm glow of our $15million endowment will cause him tofondly reminisce of home.

Who are the true beneficiaries?Dan Harrelson as the mayor of the

community and as a leader of a CDQgroup, lacks the ability and intent toserve our people. He cannot be al-lowed to use his position to benefit aselect few, or to harm those who heviews as obstacles to his power.Personal access to our region’swealth has apparently given him afalse sense of entitlement.

Vast wealth with scant regulationand zero oversight is a dream cometrue for corporate opportunism, ob-vious in a presidential salary of$100,000, not including the five fig-ure stipend as an NSEDC boardmember and likely, another five fig-ure stipend as a board member of SiuCorporation.

Who owns NSEDC?Wilma OsborneWhite Mountain

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By Laurie McNicholasThe Nome Common Council ap-

proved first reading of an ordinanceto exempt certain grocery items fromthe City’s 5 percent sales tax Jan. 15through April 30, 2009 at a meetingMonday. The second and final read-ing is scheduled Dec. 22.

“This temporary tax exceptionwill not include restaurant sales offood nor…food intended for imme-diate consumption (food kept hotsuch as soups or roasted chickenand individual-sized portions offood sold with utensils exceptwhere packaged by a third-party),either on or off-premises,” reads theproposed ordinance.

The purpose of the temporary taxrelief is to help Nomeites provide fortheir families this winter while cop-ing with increased household costsdue to an abrupt increase in fuelprices, the proposed ordinance states.The 2009 grocery sales tax exceptionwill cover a shorter period than theCity’s grocery sales tax exceptions in2006 (Jan. 15-May 15) and this year(Jan. 15-June 30).

On the advice of the City attorney,the Council postponed until Jan. 12,2009 the second reading of an ordi-nance to amend a previous ordinanceauthorizing a second amendment toan agreement among the NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Adminis-tration, the Alaska Municipal BondBank and the City.

The proposed ordinance (0-08-10-01) authorizes the City to issue itsPort Revenue Funding Bond 2008Afor a maximum of $5 million to re-fund the City’s port revenue bond,1986 series, fix certain details ofsuch bond and provide for relatedmatters. The City attorney recom-mended postponing action on the or-dinance because NOAA is stillreviewing language proposed by theBond Bank.

Wind farm on power gridNome Joint Utility System Man-

ager John Handeland said the newwind farm on Banner Peak, a jointventure of Bering Straits Native andSitnasuak corps., has been “ener-gized” (connected to the power sys-tem), and tests are being conducted.

Handeland also said that thisweek NJUS will switch from thenew power plant to the old powerplant for a while to commission a firealarm system.

Public comments: Seek statehelp for schools’ fuel costs

Mitch Erickson suggested thatthe Alaska Legislature be asked toreimburse schools for abrupt spikesin fuel costs that unbalance theirbudgets. For example, he said NomePublic Schools had faced an unan-ticipated increase of $135,000 infuel costs in 2006 and more recentlythe Nome Board of Education hadcut the JROTC program to balancethe NPS budget. Erickson sought ad-vice from the Council in formulat-

ing such a legislative proposal. Councilman Stan Andersen said

he thinks the Alaska MunicipalLeague has adopted a resolution ad-dressing the issue Erickson de-scribed, and he suggested thatErickson contact City Manager JosieBahnke or Mayor Denise Michelsfor information. Both were absentfrom the meeting.

The Council held an executivesession closed to the public to discusslabor contract negotiations, contrac-tual issues between NJUS and theRock Creek Mine and other topics.

16 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 THE NOME NUGGETLOCAL

mile distance between him and hisfamily, and the expense of support-ing two households.

The process of resigning hasbeen difficult, he acknowledged. “Idid not want to go; it’s too early forme.” He said he likes Nome andhopes to return.

Burke recently promoted veteranNome Police Officer Byron Red-burn to the rank of Sergeant. Hepredicted that Redburn and Sgt.Preston Stotts will form a goodmanagement team as the City seeksa permanent or interim police chiefto replace him. In the meantime,Burke will work on a transition planwith Bahnke and will continue torecruit and screen candidates forthree vacant patrolman positions.He has served as Nome’s PoliceChief since June 6, 2007.

Nomeites will get somerespite from sales tax

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Tax holiday will apply to groceries until April 30

Photo by Tyler Rhodes

BIG COUNTRY—A camp sits in the sun and expanse of the Bering Sea coast between Teller and Nome.